Object Details
Description
James G. Blaine was one of those figures in American politics, like Henry Clay, who achieved immense power and influence, but was never able to win the presidency. The towering Senator and Secretary of State was considered incredibly charismatic and brilliant, but drew nearly as much hatred from his rivals (within his own Republican party as well as the Democrats), as he won support from admirers. His 1884 run for the White House was derailed by accusations of corruption, which led many key voters to abandon the Republican party in favor of Grover Cleveland and the Democrats. Among his fans, however, Blaine was considered a hero.
Credit Line
Ralph E. Becker Collection of Political American
ID Number
PL.227739.1884.O03
catalog number
227739.1884.O03
accession number
227739
Object Name
Bust
Physical Description
black (overall color)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in x 2 in; 8.89 cm x 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm
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Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
Government, Politics, and Reform
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
Exhibition
American Democracy
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
Political Campaigns
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_502630