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Posted In April 16, 2013

Political campaign button for 1864 presidential election showing bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, facing right (possibly Wenderoth & Taylor photo); metal shield with oval window and with pin fastener attached.
Unearthing a Piece of History: An 1864 Presidential Campaign Button
Uncover a piece of history with us! We recently unearthed a fascinating 1864 presidential campaign button from the Library of Congress. Take a look at this amazing artifact and its story.
Library of Congress
A Look Back in Time: The Library of Congress in the Early 1900s
Take a look back in time and see the Library of Congress in the early 1900s with this amazing, sharp photo. See the history and beauty of this iconic building.
panoramic view of Washington in 1865
Exploring the 1865 Panoramic View of Washington
Take a journey back in time and explore the 1865 panoramic view of Washington DC. See the buildings, including the patent office, in this amazing photograph.
Stereograph showing an interior view of the Library of Congress with reading room and stacks in the U.S. Capitol building (1866)
An Amazing Old Photograph of the Library of Congress Inside the Capitol Building in 1866
Take a look at this amazing old photograph from 1866, which shows the interior of the old Library of Congress in the Capitol Building before the current one was constructed.

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