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Several Mainers have run for president or vice president, a number of presidents, past presidents, and future presidents have had ties to the state or visited here, and, during campaign season, many presidential candidates and their family members have brought their campaigns to Maine.
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - A Call to Temperance
"… himself at the Exchange Street saloon of Harrison G. Cole, who was himself a drunken roarer."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Quenching the Thirst
"… and Facts About Temperance Hypocrites Benjamin F. Bunker, Waterville, 1889 Collections of Maine Historical Society S.C."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Influential & Interesting Documents
"Benjamin Rush (1745/6-1813) of Philadelphia wrote his influential study, An Inquiry into the Effects of Ardent Spirits on the Human Mind and Body in…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1620 to 1820: New England's Great Secret
"By the time of the Revolutionary War, Dr. Benjamin Rush of Philadelphia, a leading physician, helped introduce the notion that alcohol was not always…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Politics and Enforcement
"… Society Broadside 285 X Bottle Benjamin F. Haley, Biddeford, 1870-1880 Stoneware Collections of the York Institute Museum, Saco A strong…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Neal Dow
"951, vol. 53 Elder Benjamin D. Peck, a close associate of Neal Dow in the temperance crusade, served as State Treasurer from 1857 to 1860."
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The Sanitary Commission: Meeting Needs of Soldiers, Families
The Sanitary Commission, formed soon after the Civil War began in the spring of 1861, dealt with the health, relief needs, and morale of soldiers and their families. The Maine Agency helped families and soldiers with everything from furloughs to getting new socks.
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Overview & Introduction
"Overview & Introduction Cache of liquor, Portland, 1920Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media Maine played a central role in the United…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Why Study the History of Drinking?
"Why Study the History of Drinking? The history of drinking in Maine and America is rich and complex."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Temperance Membership
"… Temperance Membership Back to: 1820 to 1865: Temperance and the Maine Law "The results of our agitation will be the expulsion from all the…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes
"Taverns, People, and Scenes Back to: 1620 to 1820: New England's Great Secret X Darby and Joan, ca."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - The Continuing Debate
"The Continuing Debate Exhibition promotional poster, 1998 X Excessive drinking, once New England's secret, is now a recognized public issue."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Business as Usual
"Business as Usual Back to: 1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders X Hayner Whiskey Advertisement The New England Magazine…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1820 to 1865: Temperance and the Maine Law
"1820 to 1865: Temperance and the Maine Law Temperance Watchman Club No. 1 banner, ca. 1848Maine Historical Society An Era of Reform By 1820…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition
"1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition Triumph and Disappointment Confiscated liquor bottles, Portland, 1927Maine Historical…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Reform and Repeal
"Reform and Repeal Back to: 1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition X Franco-American Temperance Workers Westbrook, ca."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - 1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders
"1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders Announcement for The Reformed Rumseller: Mr."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Women Leaders and Temperance
"Women Leaders and Temperance Back to: 1865 to 1919: The Drys Gain New Adherents and Leaders X Carrie Nation hatchet badge Ca."
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Bootleggers vs. Police
"Bootleggers vs. Police Back to: 1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition X Rum Car Wrecked After Gun Fight with Officers…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Acknowledgements
"Acknowledgements Advertisement or premium for Anheuser Busch Brewing Co., ca. 1892 Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking Implements
"Drinking Implements Back to: 1620 to 1820: New England's Great Secret X Scamman Jug, 1689-1702 Germany, Westerwald District Salt-glazed…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Society Copes
"… Society Copes Back to: 1919 to 1934: The Nation Follows Maine Into Prohibition X The 18th Amendment, 1920 Bowdoin Bugle 1920 Collections…"
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Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery
"Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery Back to: 1820 to 1865: Temperance and the Maine Law Cartoon, Portland Watch or Cracking Notes, ca."