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1864 "THE PLATFORMS" Lincoln Presidential Campaign Broadside Comparison of the Republicans and Democrats
1864 Abraham Lincoln Presidential Campaign Broadside titled, "THE PLATFORMS"with both the Republican and Democratic Platforms, Choice Very Fine.
This historic Printed Broadside presents the platforms of both political parties, the Republicans having convened in Baltimore in June, and nominated Abraham Lincoln for President and Andrew Johnson for Vice President. The Democrats convened in Chicago in August and nominated George B. McClellan for President, and George H. Pendleton for Vice President. This Printed Broadside measures 11.5" x 9.5" and has light toning and a couple of small edge tears. After setting forth the various resolutions of both parties, Six "Points of Difference" are noted, including:
"...The Union Platform looks to the ending of the war through the defeat and overthrow of the Rebellion, while the Democratic contemplate peace through the virtual triumph of the traitors." And, finally, "Freemen of the United States, read, mark, weigh, resolve, and VOTE!" Offered "For sale by all News Agents. Price, $1 per 100."
A historic American Political Broadside of the Civil War period, suitable for framing and display. Ex: EAHA Auction, June 9, 2001, Lot 1654, where it sold for $1,035.