"I Decided that I shall": Margaret's 1964 presidential campaign
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The 2014 Margaret chase Smith Library rotating exhibit
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Senator Margaret Chase Smith's Presidential Candidacy Announcement
Women's National Press Club, Washington, DC
January 27, 1964
I Decided That I Shall.pdf
Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Hildegarde
May 5, 1964
The Senator and singer pose with a recording of Margaret's Campaign Song entitled "Leave It to the Girls"
timeline of important events in 1964
1964 copy timeline.pdf
Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Elsie Carper
January 27, 1964
Taken during the Senator's presidential campaign announcement at the Women's National Press Club.
Presidential Speculation.pdfMCS Pres Announcement--Raw.mpgPresidential Campaign Announcement (Shortened Version)
January 27, 1964
MCS Announcement of Intent to seek the Republican Nomination for President, 1964 (Video N 213 n) --YouTube Ready.wmvPresidential Campaign Announcement (Full Version)
January 27, 1964
Announcement and Reaction.pdf
Ruth Baxter, Senator Smith, and Hazel Worden
July, 1964
Taken at campaign headquarters during the Republican National Convention.
Senator Smith Campaigning in New Hampshire
Feburary 24, 1964
From a series of photos taken for Life Magazine.
The Primaries.pdf
Illinois campaigners: Ruth Baxter, Louise Sipfle, and Mary Imrie,
Summer, 1964
Senator Smith came nearly defeated Barry Goldwater in the Illinois primary.
Senator Smith Campaigning in New Hampshire
Feburary 24, 1964
From a series of photos taken for Life Magazine.
The Republican National Convention.pdf
Republican National Convention
July 15, 1964
Onlookers holding candidate signs as people arrive in San Francisco, CA for the Republican National Convention.
Republican National Convention
July, 1964
Maine Governor John Reed, Wisconsin Governors Patrick Lucey and Warren Knowles, and Margaret Chase Smith.
Republican National Convention
July, 1964
Smith speaking with Vermont Senator George Aiken. Aiken gave Smith's nominating speech.
Republican National Convention
July, 1964
Supporters greet Senator Smith as she arrived at the San Francisco Airport.
Republican National Convention
July, 1964
Smith enjoying the city of San Francisco.
Republican National Convention
July, 1964
Maine US Representative Clifford McIntire and his wife Wilda hold signs in support of Margaret on the floor of the convention.
Republican National Convention
July, 1964
Supporters on the floor of the convention.
Republican National Convention
July, 1964
The convention was held at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California.