National Museum of American History
My Hat is in the Ring
October 1, 1975 – December 31, 1975
A slogan from Theodore Roosevelt's presidential campaign is used as the title of this exhibition, which contains hats of well-known political figures as well as campaign memorabilia. Included among the hats is the top hat worn by Pres. Lincoln to Ford's Theatre on the evening of his assassination; a top hat worn by Vice Presidential candidate Adlai Stevenson in 1892; a red suede hat worn by Congressman Bella Abzug of New York; and a black derby worn by Speaker of the House Joe Martin.
