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Various Political Buttons

"Nixon Now" was a campaign slogan from Richard Nixon's run for president in 1972. He had a campaign song with a similar chorus. This button includes a…

George C. Wallace pamphlet for Presidential Election 1968

The tri-fold pamphlet encourages support for George C. Wallace’s run for president in the 1968 election as an Independent. The pamphlet presents…

JFK Presidential Limo Mold-O-Rama

This replica of John F. Kennedy's presidential limo was purchased from the Henry Ford Museum in Deerborn, MI in 2014. The limo itself, in which…

Repeal of the Vietnam War Draft

This flyer is advocating for a repeal of the draft for the Vietnam War. It contains information concerning who to contact to support the end of the…

Harold Hunter Sewing Kit

This sewing kit, which includes thread, needle, and thimble, was a promotional item for Harold Hunter's run for U.S. Representative in 1978. He was…

Barry Goldwater Advertisement

A bus slat designed and produced by Springfield resident Tony Jirik, owner of Advertising Production Service. The advertisement is for the 1964…

Jim Edgar Poster

A poster showing 38th Governor of Illinois, Jim Edgar, speaking to a crowd. Edgar was a Republican Governor who served two terms, from 1991 to 1999.…

Telegram from Republican Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan to John F. Homeier

Republican Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan implores John F. Homeier of Springfield, Illinois to come to Reagan's and Nancy Reagan’s home,…

Letter of Thanks from Republican President-Elect Ronald Reagan to John Homeier

On official stationary, President-Elect Ronald Reagan thanks John Homeier of Springfield, Illinois, for his and unnamed others' attendance at Reagan…

Jim Langfelder Mailer 2003

A mailer featuring Jim Langfelder run for City Treasurer in 2003. The front of the mailer features Jim Langfelder’s goals while in office while the…