George B. McClellan presidential candidate token. Brass. 1864. Diam. 31 mm. Hole drilled through top of token. DeWitt GMcC 1864-14. 

Obverse features a bust profile of McClellan in military uniform surrounded by olive branches with the words, "MAJ. GEN. / GEO. B. MC.CLELLAN." Reverse shows a shield inscribed "THE / PEOPLES / CHOICE / FOR / PRESIDENT / 1864" and flanked by four American flags on each side and a liberty cap atop. 

WITH lithograph candidate card. Includes bust profiles of McClellan and his running mate, George H. Pendleton. Boston: L. Prang & Co., 1864. 4 x 2 3/8 in. 

A grouping of commemorative items from Gen. McClellan's run for president in 1864. He ran with Ohio U.S. Representative George Pendleton, a known peace advocate, and secured the Democratic nomination despite internally conflicting beliefs. While McClellan supported continuation of the war and restoration of the Union, he did not advocate for the abolition of slavery, which the Democratic Party's leader did. He was forced to repudiate his platform, and it was this mixed with a lack of support from the Southern Democrats plus a united Republican Party and military success by the Union that led to Abraham Lincoln securing his second term as president. 

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Warping to card. Appears as if there was an adhesive backing to card that has been removed.