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Designed to Win: Political Buttons and Pins from the Past

This guide is meant to provide supplemental and instructional material in conjunction with the Milner Library Button Exhibit, 2024

Illinois Presidential Candidates

Illinois' presidential candidates have been honored in a variety of ways, one significant mechanism is having their names grace highways throughout the State of Illinois. In the adjacent map, highways named in their honor are shown, as are the presidential candidates' homes. The map was designed by Milner Library's graphic designer, Elias Wrightam. 

Homes and Highways

Map of Illinois with highways named after presidential candidates