Political Equality Club, Minneapolis

Political Equality Club, Minneapolis

Political Equality Club, Minneapolis, ca. 1915. Photo by Fred. W. Bates.

John Johnson campaign poster, 1908

John Johnson campaign poster, 1908

Political postcard for John A. Johnson (Governor of Minnesota) for President, 1908.

Jordanians discussing politics, 1895

Jordanians discussing politics, 1895

Men in front of C.H. Casey Hardware store in Jordan discussing politics, ca. 1895.

RNC delegate ribbon,1892

RNC delegate ribbon,1892

Republican National Convention delegate’s ribbon, 1892.

"Gopher Train" illustration

"Gopher Train" illustration

"Gopher Train" illustration by Robert O. Sweeny made in opposition to a proposed amendment to the Minnesota State Constitution allowing the state to issue $5,000,0000 worth of bonds to assist railroad construction, 1857.

Governor Mark Dayton delivering an address to state legislators

Governor Mark Dayton delivering an address to state legislators

Governor Mark Dayton delivering his first State of the State address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature, February 9, 2011

HOW POLITICS HAS SHAPED THE STATE

Politics in Minnesota

People in Minnesota have engaged in lively politics noted for a high level of citizen participation since the founding of the state in 1858 and long before. Often, they showed a willingness to use government to improve the state’s quality of life. Though Minnesota’s political parties have at times diverged from their national counterparts, they have produced leaders who made notable contributions to the nation.

Rice, Henry Mower (1816‒1894)

As a trader, businessman, treaty negotiator, and legislator, Henry Mower Rice played a crucial role in Minnesota’s statehood and the development of St. Paul. At the same time, Rice was responsible for policies that benefited himself and his business partners at the expense of Minnesota’s Indigenous populations.

American Socialist front page featuring Thomas Van Lear and Meyer London

American Socialist front page featuring Thomas Van Lear and Meyer London

Selection from page one of the edition of American Socialist published on November 18, 1916, to accompany the article “Two Smashing Victories! Meyer London Re-Elected; Thomas H. Van Lear Chosen Mayor of Minneapolis.” Public domain.

Minneapolis Morning Tribune front page featuring Thomas Van Lear

Minneapolis Morning Tribune front page featuring Thomas Van Lear

Selection from page one of the edition of the Minneapolis Morning Tribune, April 1,1912, to accompany the article “Socialism is Defined by Thomas Van Lear.” Public domain.

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