Monthly Archives: October 2016

The 1968 Presidential Election: Hubert H. Humphrey and George Wallace

Posted on October 31, 2016 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. As Lyndon B. Johnson’s first complete term wrapped up, LBJ decided not to run for reelection in 1968. LBJ started out popular; however, by the end … Continue reading →

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The Name is Goldwater …. Barry Goldwater

Posted on October 24, 2016 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In politics, some candidates win their respective office and their opponents face the ugly face of defeat. Some could argue when a presidential nominee loses, they … Continue reading →

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Politics in Indiana: Governors of Indiana (Part 2)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. After Robert Orr left office in 1989, the next three governors were Democrats: Evan Bayh (1989-1997), Frank O’Bannon (1997-2003), and Joe Kernan (2003-2005). Evan Bayh was … Continue reading →

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Politics in Indiana: Governors of Indiana (Part 1)

Posted on October 10, 2016 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. Since Indiana became a state in 1816, there have been fifty governors; however, there has been only forty-eight men have held the position. Only two men … Continue reading →

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Politics in Indiana Series: 1992 Presidential Election

Posted on October 3, 2016 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. In the 1992 Presidential Election, things are different unlike previous years: there was a visible third party on stage during the presidential debates. The nominees were: … Continue reading →

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