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Ribbon, Political

Object number2007.56.111

Date1883-1985

Mediumsilk

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionBeige political ribbon. Printed in blue on front is campaign message and a rooster.Dimensions2.5 x 6.75 in. (6.4 x 17.1 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in blue on front, "Allegheny County / Delegate. / [image of rooster] / FOR GOVERNOR, / ROBT. E. PATTISON".
Historical NotesPolitical ribbon for Robert E. Pattison who was the governor of Pennsylvania from 1883-1887 and 1891-1895. He was the only Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania between the Civil War and the start of the Great Depression. Born at Quantico in Somerset County, Maryland, Pattison moved with his family to Philadelphia when he was five. He practiced law from 1872 to 1877 and was elected Controller of the city of Philadelphia in 1880. He was the Democratic candidate for governor at the young age of 32, and, with little experience in public office, took the governor's office back from a succession of Republican administrations. Under the constitution of 1874, Pennsylvania governors, now serving a 4-year term, were prevented from seeking two consecutive terms. Pattison's opponent in the 1882 election, James Addams Beaver, held the post for a term before Pattison sought the office once again in 1890. During his second term, he ordered state militia to halt the Homestead Strike. Found in collection.

Related person Robert Emory Pattison

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