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Lincoln & History

History Series: The Importance Of "Poles" In Campaigning

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Tara McClellan McAndrew

Published February 24, 2015 at 10:07 AM CST

Today is the primary election for municipal offices, and we're bringing you a story about a campaign tradition back in Abraham Lincoln's era. Our historical stories are sponsored by the Sangamon County Historical Society and written by Tara McClellan McAndrew, local history columnist for the State Journal-Register. The actors who joined her in this piece were Tom Hutchison and Doug McDonald.