A vintage button collection offers a snapshot of history, but an expert says they are worth less than you think.

At the new Obama Presidential Center museum — between the former first lady’s gowns and the exhibits about how the former ...

Every presidential hopeful, whether Republican, Democrat or independent, launched a campaign for the White House. And win or lose, every campaign left a trail of collectibles. Buffy Gorrilla spent ...

As a young stockbroker in New York City during the 1960s, a chance encounter with a political canvasser changed Julius "Desey" Desenberg's life. The canvasser, working for a mayoral candidate, pinned ...

Chicago is in the midst of uber-competitive citywide campaigns related to the April 4 runoff. We are being bombarded with mailers, brochures, posters, yard signs, TV and social media ads. Campaign ...

The political button business has been booming. A Cox/Roosevelt campaign button from 1920 was auctioned for a six-figure sum this week. By Leah Askarinam and Blake Hounshell Ted Hake has seen his fair ...

In honor of Presidents' Day, we visit with the folks who collect presidential memorabilia — from pictures of presidential dogs to many many campaign buttons, to deep dives on just one president. Every ...