They Also Ran: Presidential Hopefuls
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Old State Capitol 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801
If you're still #WithHer, never gave up Mittmentum, or still wish Gerald Ford had gotten more time to shine, this exhibit is for you. Candidates who ran for the nation’s highest office and lost are the focus of “They Also Ran: Presidential Hopefuls,” a new traveling exhibit at the Old State Capitol. From war heroes to unsuccessful incumbents to historical firsts, the exhibit gives guests the chance to speculate what could have happened if the election results had been different.The exhibit features the often-neglected candidates’ stories through original cartoons, sheet music and memorabilia.
Don't Miss: Join us at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 for the exhibit opening and a talk by Dr. Nichole Bauer of LSU’s Department of Political Science. This program is free and open to the public. 5 :30 pm. louisianaoldstatecapitol.org.