Wright, Jordan creator text biography nyu New York Smithsonian Books/Collins 2008 1st Smithsonian Books ed. monographic eng

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xi, 291 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm. Based on the author's extraordinary personal collection of presidential election memorabilia, this book tells the colorful story of how presidents (and their losing rivals) have wooed voters since America was founded. These objects--from posters and paper dresses to ice-cream bars, sunglasses, and (of course) buttons--form a fascinating, moving, sometimes funny, sometimes outrageous physical record of the past. Author Wright makes it clear that money didn't become important just in recent elections, and that candidates--and their minions--have sometimes been willing to gloss over the fine points or get very creative in their self-representation in attempts to win the presidency. Full of entertaining stories about the elections and the memorabilia, this book provides insight into America's most important achievement--our democratic system.--From publisher description. Elections -- Campaign graphics -- Slogans and symbols -- Torchlight parades -- Campaign clothing -- Third parties. Jordan M. Wright. n-us--- Presidents United States Election History Presidentes Elecciones Estados Unidos Presidents United States Election History Pictorial works Political campaigns United States History Campañas políticas Estados Unidos Historia Political campaigns United States History Pictorial works Campaign paraphernalia United States History Presidential candidates United States History Candidatos presidenciales Estados Unidos Historia 002 E 176.1 W951c 2008 324.973 9780061233951 0061233951 2007017220 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0717/2007017220.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0911/2007017220-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0911/2007017220-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0717/2007017220.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0911/2007017220-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0911/2007017220-d.html DLC 070426 20240618164110.0 78831 eng