(4) Nixon, Lodge, Eisenhower Presidential Campaign buttons, 1956 & 1960
Nixon, Lodge, Eisenhower Presidential Campaign buttons, 1956 & 1960
These are four presidential campaign buttons for the Republican Party years 1956 and 1960. The two buttons on the left support Presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower and his running mate Richard Nixon. These are from the 1956 presidential campaign. The two buttons on the right support Presidential candidate Richard Nixon and his running mate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. for the 1960 campaign. The 1956 campaign for Eisenhower and Nixon was successful. The 1960 campaign for Nixon was unsuccessful in which he lost to John F. Kennedy.
Small Gold Republican Party Elephant pin with "56"
A small gold pin in the shape of an elephant with the numbers "56" featured on it supporting the Republican party. Presumed to worn by those who supported Republican candidates for the 1956 elections.
"Let's Make America Great Again" Republican Ronald Reagan Presidential Campaign Button from 1980 with Reagan's photo.
"Let's Make America Great Again" Republican Ronald Reagan Campaign Button from 1980. Slogan & Photo.
This "Let's Make America Great Again" button is from Republican Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign in 1980. It features the slogan with a photo of Ronald Reagan. It is part of a larger collection donated by Tony Leone.
1980 Republican Ronald Reagan Presidential Campaign button, "Let's Make America Great Again," text only.
This is a 1980 Republican Ronald Reagan Presidential Campaign button, "Let's Make America Great Again," which features text only. It is part of a larger collection donated by Tony Leone.
1860 Ferrotype Coin/ Token featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin
1860 Ferrotype Coin/ Token featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin. This is part of a collection donated by Tony Leone.
1860 Ferrotype Coin/ Token featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin. A 'ferrotype' is a photograph printed on metal. The pictures fade somewhat, but are still easily recognizable. This is part of a collection donated by Tony Leone.
This is a 1860 Ferrotype Coin/ Token featuring Republican Presidential Candidate Abraham Lincoln and his running mate Hannibal Hamlin. This is part of a larger collection donated by Tony Leone.
1864 Coin/Token from Republican Abraham Lincoln's Presidential Campaign. One side features a portrait of Lincoln. The opposite side reads, "Our Union."
1864 Coin/Token from Republican Abraham Lincoln's Presidential Campaign. One side features a portrait of Lincoln. The opposite side reads, "Our Union." This is part of a larger collection donated by Tony Leone.
1864 Coin/Token from Republican Abraham Lincoln's Presidential Campaign. One side features a portrait of Lincoln. The opposite side reads, "Our Union." This election was during the American Civil War.
1864 Coin/Token of the Lincoln and Johnson Campaign during the Civil War Presidential Election
1864 Coin/Token of the Lincoln and Johnson Campaign during the Civil War Presidential Election. Lincoln is featured on one side and Andrew Johnson on the opposite. This is part of a larger collection donated by Tony Leone.
This is an 1864 Coin/Token of the Lincoln and Johnson Campaign during the Civil War Presidential Election. Lincoln is featured on one side with the text, "For President Abraham Lincoln," and Andrew Johnson on the opposite with the text, "For Vice President Andrew Johnson." These coins/tokens were passed out on the campaign trail.
Photograph of Gary Hannig and Alan Dixon, 1979
A photograph showing Gary Hannig with Alan Dixon at around the time he was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives.
The picture shows Gary Hannig (on the left) with Alan Dixon. Bill Redman is in the background. The photo was taken in 1979, when Gary Hannig was first elected as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He would go on to represent the 98th District until 2009. He resigned his position when Governor Pat Quinn appointed him to be Director of the Illinois Department of Transportation. In District 98, Gary Hannig was succeeded by his wife, Betsy Hannig. In 1979, the Democrat Alan Dixon was Secretary of State in Illinois (1977-1981) and served as U.S. Senator from 1981 until 1993. The photograph was brought in by Greg Hannig, Gary's younger brother.
Photograph of Gary Hannig when he was first elected as State Representative in 1979.
The photo was taken in 1979 when Gary Hannig was first elected as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He would go on to represent the 98th District until 2009. He resigned his position when Governor Pat Quinn appointed him to be Director of the Illinois Department of Transportation. In District 98, Gary Hannig was succeeded by his wife, Betsy Hannig. The photograph was brought in by Greg Hannig, Gary's younger brother.
Photograph of Jay Hoffman with LaWanda Hannig and Louis Hannig, 2004
Photograph of State Representative Jay Hoffman with Louis and LaWanda Hannig, taken in 2004.
In 2004, Jay Hoffman was re-elected as State Representative (he served from 1991 to 2011). He represents the 113th District in the Illinois House of Representatives since 2013. Also on the picture are Louis Hannig and his wife LaWanda, the parents of contributor Greg Hannig.