Jots from Jeff

Hail to the Chief we have chosen for the nation,
Hail to the Chief!

Yes, that’s the beginning of the song written by James Sanderson for the stage adaptation of Sir Walter Scott’s poem The Lady of the Lake. In 1954 the Department of Defense officially designated the music as the entrance song of the President. The tune will soon be heard again when a new President of the United States is ushered in, whether it is John McCain or Barack Obama.

However, as the 2008 election draws near, collectors of political memorabilia are already in high gear. Political memorabilia are always popular, and items from any of the Presidential candidates are in demand. In fact, even items pertaining to also-rans can become treasures.

For a beginning political memorabilia collector, there is a tremendous amount of material to choose from, and you should select a certain President, campaign, or period to concentrate on.

The most popular form of political memorabilia are pins and buttons.

Which President’s memorabilia are the toughest to obtain, and the most desirable? Serious collectors know the answer is William Henry Harrison.  (read more…)