Megaphone, Campaign - Smith/Robinson

 
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Megaphone, Campaign - Smith/Robinson
Megaphone, Campaign - Smith/Robinson
Megaphone, Campaign - Smith/Robinson
Megaphone, Campaign - Smith/Robinson

Megaphone, Campaign - Smith/Robinson

Object number2014.035.03
Date1928
MediumCardboard, Ink
DimensionsHeight: 12 in. (30.5 cm) Top of the megphone width: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) Bottom of the megphone width: 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA megaphone used in conjunction with the 1928 Smith/Robinson Presidential campaign. The megaphone is red, white, and blue and features images of Al Smith and Joseph T. Robinson as well as an illustration of the United States Capitol. "Smith" and "Robinson" are situated within banners and the images of the candidates are surrounded by a large star. The background of the megaphone is a red, white, and blue stars and stripes shield with "Shout for -" situated near the mouth of the megaphone in blue text.

    Joseph Taylor "Joe T." Robinson was born on August 16, 1872 in Lonoke County, Arkansas. After graduating from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Robinson won his 1894 campaign for state representative. He later won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902, a position he held for a decade. In 1912, Robinson ran for governor and won by a two-to-one margin. However, Senator Jeff Davis died of a heart attack before Robinson was inaugurated. Robinson decided to run for Davis' seat and won. During his short time as governor, Robinson created a state banking board, a state health board, and the Arkansas Highway Commission. On March 8, 1913, Robinson officially resigned the governorship to take his Senate seat. He died of a heart attack on July 14, 1937.
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    On view
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