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The Colorado Springs Association for the Blind is a local chapter of the National Federation for the Blind in Colorado (NFBCO). The nonprofit organization advocates for and supports individuals affected by visual impairments, along with their friends and family. Aside from community outreach, NFBCO publishes The Blind Coloradan, a monthly newsletter that aims to assist blind people and highlight resources to improve the daily lives of those affected by blindness.  

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Cholerine was a product produced by the Germo Manufacturing Company of Sedalia, Missouri. The remedy was designed to cure cholera, gapes, and roup in chickens. With Cholerine, you, a poultry farmer, can, “[develop] otherwise poor and unhealthy fowls into a healthy condition—hence, with pure blood, good appetite, perfect digestion, clean craw and gizzard… the fowl fattens of her own accord and lays every egg nature intended she should.”

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On November 15, 1969, the Vietnam Moratorium Committee brought together over 500,000 activists who marched in Washington, D.C. to protest the Vietnam War. Similar demonstrations were carried out across the country. This event followed the March Against Death demonstration the previous day, where protesters marched in D.C. with signs that listed the names of deceased U.S. soldiers and Vietnamese towns that had destroyed in the war. The march on November 15th, known as Moratorium Day, featured speeches from politicians and performances from popular musicians. It was reported as a non-violent, quiet, and somber protest.

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In 1971, Frank Rizzo, then known as Philadelphia's Police Commissioner, launched his first campaign for mayor. Running as a Democrat, Rizzo appealed to voters who were concerned about rising crime rates and sought a strong leader to restore order. This campaign was ultimately successful, leading to his election as mayor. He held his office for 2 terms, and then tried to run for reelection for a third term by attempting to amend the Philadelphia city charter, but did not succeed. 10 years later, in 1987, Rizzo ran for mayor again, but this time as a Republican. He was defeated by Mayor W. Wilson Goode, but did not give up and ran for election once again, as a Republican, in 1991. He unfortunately died that same year, suffering from a heart attack while campaigning. 

Rizzo was a very important political figure in Philadelphia, but he also holds a controversial legacy. Notoriously racist, Rizzo was known for violence and civil rights violations. Alongside his 1971 campaign slogan, “You can bank on Frank'', Rizzo also told Philadelphian’s to “vote white”. A statue honoring him was built in front of the Philadelphia Municipal Services Building in 1998, but was eventually removed in June 2020 amid nationwide protests against police brutality. He is remembered by some as a champion of public safety and others as a symbol of racial division and police brutality. 

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Ladybugs are a beloved insect because of their colorful nature and their peacefulness toward humans. In many cultures, they’re a symbol of good luck. Ladybugs are also beneficial to farmers in that they consume plant-eating pests such as aphids.

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The Century of Progress was a world’s fair exposition that took place in Chicago, Illinois in 1933-1934. The exposition featured a variety of new technologies and products aimed at showcasing America’s modern innovations while stimulating the struggling economy of the Great Depression. A number of special events were held during the fair, one of which was Netherlands Day, August 31, 1933. Among others were California Day, Swiss Day, German Day, and various showcases and interactive activities, from Golf driving contests to electrical shows. 

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On April 25, 2004 people marched down Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. to advocate for reproductive rights. An estimated 1.3 million people attended the march and rally, which included reproductive rights organizations such as Planned Parenthood Federation of American and NARAL Pro-Choice America, and figures including Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, senator Hillary Clinton, and celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg and Ashley Judd. The event was prompted by concerns over rollback of abortion rights under President George W. Bush and his stance that international funding would not be provided to agencies around the world that offer abortion services.

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The Prohibition movement in the United States was a social and political campaign that aimed to ban the sale, production, and consumption of alcohol. Rooted in the early 19th-century temperance movement, prohibition gained significant support in the early 20th century. The movement was driven by concerns over alcohol's impact on society, including crime, domestic violence, and public health. Key organizations like the Anti-Saloon League and the Women's Christian Temperance Union led the charge, mobilizing support through moral and religious arguments. 

Propaganda tactics like the one used on this button were very common. Prohibition was often depicted as a moral crusade, with advocates portraying alcohol as a destroyer of families and communities. This button shows a photo of a little girl asking the view to “vote no for my sake”. This is potentially hinting towards domestic violence in her home, which prohibitionists would attribute to alcohol use by the adults in her life. The movement gained significant political influence and public sentiment, especially during World War I, and succeeded in passing the Eighteenth Amendment in 1919, which led to nationwide prohibition in 1920. 

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Samwise Gamgee is a character from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy of books, and serves as the main character Frodo’s companion. When we first meet Sam, he’s a humble gardener, but through the travels on their epic adventure he proves to be an invaluable friend to Frodo.

In 1978 director Ralph Bakshi adapted part of Tolkien’s work into a n animated film. However, the film only contains the story to the first book and half of the second of the trilogy, and planned sequels to tell the rest of the story were never completed.

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The presidential election of 1960 included Democratic candidate John F. Kennedy running for his first term against Republican incumbent, Richard Nixon, in the first election to include all 50 states. The campaign featured heightened use of media and various merchandise on both sides of the aisle, including the ever popular pinback buttons promoting JFK and LBJ as well as those touting “Experience Counts,” and lobbying for Nixon’s reelection. 

The 1960s also brought about a new sort of satirical humor, often amplified through the pinback button and sold as gifts in novelty and headshops. “Win With Jick,” was a satirical slogan paired with a composite image of Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy that was offered as a laughable neutral alternative to the 1960 election, perhaps highlighting the idea of two wings, same bird in relation to the two-party system, or as a cheeky rebuttal to the spamming of political campaigns, or simply as a laugh for the undecided voter. In the end, JFK won by both Electoral College as well as popular vote.