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Seattle Municipal Archives holdings contain historical materials documenting correspondence, visits, and campaign materials of US Presidents as early as Al Smith’s presidential run in 1928 to photos as recent as Congressman Barack Obama’s visit in 2008.

Photos:

The US Conference of Mayors Climate protection Summit, President Bill Clinton

President Clinton with Mayor Norm Rice (above)

Congressman Barack Obama with Mayor Norm Rice

Mayor Braman greeting President Johnson at Sea-Tac, 1966.

Resources in the Archives:

Messages from the President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, on Natural Beauty, Education Program, Crime, Right to Vote

Writings About J.D. Ross,  – Correspondence from President Franklin D. Roosevelt

President’s Summit for America’s Future

On Flickr:

Al Smith presidential campaign ad, 1928

Democratic party sticker, 1960s

Carter-Mondale letterhead, 1976

Call for the 1976 Democratic National Convention

Geraldine Ferraro bumper sticker, 1984