1890 Campaign Pin
When George W. Peck ran for governor of Wisconsin in 1890, an important
part of his platform was his opposition to the Bennett Law. The Bennett
Law proclaimed that all students be taught in English even if their
native language was something else. This law mainly was opposed by the
native Germans.
Peck's motto of "Peck and All the Schools" emphasized his opposition to
the Bennett Law. Peck won the election and was instrumental in
overturning this law.
This little 1" x 1" campaign pin notes the election motto.
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