Category Archives: Politics in Indiana Series

*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 →

*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 →

*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 →

*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 →

*Post written by James Wethington, library assistant of the University Archives and Special Collections. November is creeping up among us, which means people will be going out to the polls to vote on everything from our next president to county … Continue reading →