Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Flier, Political |
Common Name |
Poster, Political |
Catalog Number |
1997.56.176 |
Date |
1996 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-11 W-8.5 inches |
Description |
This white paper flier has black text which reads "Please join / PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON / Entertainment / Refreshments / Sunday, August 25, 1996 / Riverfront Park / Ashland, Kentucky / Gates open at 12:00pm, event begins at 2:30pm / All guest must arrive by 2:00." Under the title of the flier is a black and white rectangular photograph of Clinton. In the bottom left corner of the flier is the image of a passenger train. In the bottom right corner of the paper in small letters is printed "Paid for by Clinton/Gore '96 Primary Committee, Inc." A union trademark is printed below this credit line. |
Notes |
Bill Clinton and Al Gore were re-elected in 1996 over Republicans Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. The President spoke at 4:05 p.m. at Riverfront Park for this event in Ashland, Kentucky. In his remarks, he referred to Gov. Paul E. Patton of Kentucky, his wife, Judi, and his mother, Irene; musician Billy Ray Cyrus; Ashland City Councilman Kevin Gunderson, a former police officer, disabled in the line of duty, who introduced the President; and U.S. Olympic gymnast Kerri Strug. This object was donated on December 5, 1997 by Drexell R. Davis. Davis, a self-described "Yellow Dog" Democrat, held several elected positions in the Kentucky state government. His thirty-three years of public service prompted his interest in collecting political memorabilia. |
Media Links |
Read a transcript of the speech Clinton gave at Ashland |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1996 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Clinton, Bill Clinton, William J. Gore, Al, 1948- |
Subjects |
Candidates, Political Candidates, Presidential Fliers (Printed matter) Flyers (Printed matter) Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political parades & rallies Presidential candidates Presidential elections Presidents Rallies, Political Speechmaking Trains |
Search Terms |
Democratic Party Democrats Ashland (Ky.) Politics Riverfront Park |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |