ADDRESS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOMINATION OF PRESIDENT
Entry/Object ID
98.42.2.3
Description
ADDRESS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE NOMINATION OF PRESIDENT
Color: Black, white
"Address of Acceptance of the Nomination for President" by Alfred E. Smith (New York: Democratic National Committee, 1928), 23 pp. A pamphlet on plain white paper with one fold and two stapled binding. The cover has the title, candidate's name, place of address (New York state capitol at Albany), the date and publisher's name and address. The full text of the speech is given with Democratic platform issues including general party ideals; misleading statements about the prosperity of the economy; government reorganization and consolidation; federal appropriations; taxes; tariffs; foreign policy; arms control; Prohibition; agriculture relief; highway and waterway matters; utilities and ownership; conservation of forests; labor; equality; and immigration. On the inner part of the back cover is the imprint of the printer, J. B. Lyon Company of Albany, New York. With surface soiling, particularly heavy on the back cover; creases; and discoloration, the artifact is in fair condition.
Lexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Electioneering, Elections, Politicians
Search Terms
Two-dimensional, Pamphlets, Democratic Party. National Committee, J. B. Lyon Company, Politics, Practical
