Hayes/Wheeler Campaign Ribbon, 1876

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Object Details

associated person

Hayes, Rutherford B.

Wheeler, William

Description

The 1876 presidential election drew the highest turnout of eligible voters in American history, nearly 82%. These massive numbers were recruited by popular marching clubs which encouraged young supporters to join social organizations in support of their candidate. This ribbon demonstrates the support of some Republican marchers for their candidate Rutherford B. Hayes and his vice president William Wheeler. Ultimately, this ticket was successful – despite losing the popular vote to Samuel Tilden’s Democrats, Congress eventually gave the presidency to Hayes after a complex and contested election.

Credit Line

Ralph E. Becker Collectionof Political Americana

ID Number

PL.227739.1876.J04

catalog number

227739.1876.J04

accession number

227739

Object Name

Ribbon

Object Type

ribbon

Physical Description

blue (overall color)

red (overall color)

white (overall color)

textile (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 8 in x 2 3/4 in; 20.32 cm x 6.985 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