Voters were encouraged to "wear the pin that Adlai wears."
The Ventura County Democratic Party raised funds by selling the pins, which were available at several locations throughout the County.
These hand made fliers entitled contributors to support Stevenson for a 1-dollar contribution. The red swirl is intended to signify the hole in Adlai's shoe.
Eisenhower supporters sought to establish a counter-narrative. This button suggests that a Stevenson presidency will lead to economic decline.
Jane Tolmach kept a careful accounting of the money raised for Stevenson, including contributions for Stevenson's shoes.
The hole in Adlai's shoe became a popular theme for connecting Stevenson to the "ordinary man" and a fundraiser for his campaign. Jane Tolmach kept a careful accounting of her efforts to raise money for Stevenson's campaign. We speculate that the 1956 campaign ignited her interest in politics and presaged her eventual entry into politics as an elected official.
