Name: The Battle-Ground of the Presidential Election

Barcode: 58844

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Alternative Title: Battle-Ground of the Presidential Election

Brief Description: Section of Harper's Weekly showing the maps of the 1888 elections between Republican Benjamin Harrison and incumbent Democrat Grover Cleveland. The set of electoral maps featured in the journal analyze the battleground states in the election. The maps were a supplement to the issue beginning with a map of the United States followed by maps of Indiana, New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Michigan, California and West Virginia. In the end Benjamin Harrison won the election.

Publishing Location: New York

Publisher: Harper & Brothers

Date Published: Oct 8th, 1888

Language: English

Dimensions: 40 x 39 cm

Historical Context: The main issue of the election was tariffs. Cleveland proposed a reduction in the protective tariff but Harrison opposed it. Harrison defeated Cleveland winning in the electoral college despite losing the popular vote.

LC Call Number: G3701.F9 1888 H3

OCLC: 1450504951