Description: This 7/8" brass presidential campaign token or medal is from over 180 years ago, back when William Henry Harrison ran on the Whig Party ticket against President Martin van Buren becoming the first Whig president elected in our history. At the time, he was also the oldest person to become president at age 68. Unfortunately, when he was inaugurated in Washington D.C. on March 4, 1841, his extensive inaugural address was given outside in inclement weather, and he refused to wear a topcoat or hat. Soon thereafter, he got sick and died within a month, also making for the shortest presidential term in our history. Because of former War of 1812 hero General Harrison's propaganda machine, he had become known as "the people's candidate." His memorabilia had log cabins and hard cider barrels on them just like on the back of this item, even though he was born in Virginia on a plantation. And, even if he may have resided in log cabins while Governor of The Indiana Territory, he certainly wasn't raised in one. While Governor, he built a 13-room plantation-style house in Vincennes, one of the first brick dwellings in that area. Known as Old Tippecanoe from one of his famous battles, with his running mate, John Tyler, their supporters came up with one of the best-known campaign slogans in political history: "Tippecanoe and Tyler, too!" Ever since Harrison's time - and previously, with Andrew Jackson - presidential candidates have resorted to creating a myth about themselves to serve their expedient political purposes. And you thought such propaganda was all new. Wrong! It's part of our rich American history that makes collecting presidential items so rewarding. This is in nice condition, but please enlarge our image to judge this for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. One set of images was taken in daylight, the others were taken next to a table lamp. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential (and other collectible) material so buy with confidence. We'll be happy to combine S & H costs on multiple purchases which we accomplish by a refund. Shipping on this will be $5.50, carefully packed with tracking. 9025
Price: 45 USD
Location: Beverly Hills, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-21T20:30:52.000Z
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Type: medal or token
Year: 1841
Slogan: The Peoples Choice
Presidential Campaign: William Henry Harrison
Theme: Political
Material: brass
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country/Region: United States
Modified Item: No
