Fantastic post World War II group spanning the entire second half of the 20th Century. Includes examples representing every successful presidential candidate and many of the "hopefuls" for each of the 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000 election years. Features administration items such as President and secretarial signed photographs, Christmas cards, Inauguration invitations and tickets, along with many others. Campaign materials comprise brochures, bumper stickers, handbills, pendants, and a smattering of various 1950s and 1960s "hopefuls" pinback buttons. Other ephemera includes newspapers, satirical bank notes, and a 1968 Dow Jones teletype reporting on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and more. In addition to every successful candidate, "hopefuls" comprise: H. Humphrey, A.W. Barkley, N. Rockefeller, R. Nixon ('60), C. DeBerry, R.F. Kennedy, Geo. Wallace, E. Muskie, Geo. Romney, E. McCarthy, S. Symington, F. Halstead, E. Kefauver, R. Taft, A. Stevenson, H. Stassen, R. Kerr, L. Rockwell, W. E. Stone, E. India, S. Chisholm, Geo. McGovern, B. Goldwater, and A. Gore. Among the multitude of issues covered are the: post-war economy, Hawaiian Statehood, Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, and Watergate. Some Duplication. Several hundred items.

Dimensions:
 Largest button - 3.94" ⌀ ; 
 Smallest button - 0.88" ⌀ ; 


Provenance: Dr. Alan York Estate

Generally in good to very good condition with only a few exceptions. This lot should be personally inspected prior to bidding.