Saturday, August 29, 2020

MUSIC FROM THE PAST: BOATMAN JIM

Campaign songs have been a staple of elections since the time of George Washington.  From the 1880 Presidential election, here's a torturous campaign song for James Garfield, set to the tune of Stephen Foster's "Old Folks at Home."  Garfield won, becoming our 20th president.  He was assassinated six-and-a-half months into his presidency, paving the way for Chester A. Arthur to become president.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSAOpZX974c

1 comment:

  1. Jerry, take a look at the blog. The picture (of the strange playroom?) is missing...

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