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2000 Republican National Convention (GOP) Pennsylvania State Stanchion / Sign For Sale

2000 Republican National Convention (GOP) Pennsylvania State Stanchion / Sign
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2000 Republican National Convention (GOP) Pennsylvania State Stanchion / Sign:
$15000.00

2000 Republican National Convention (GOP) Pennsylvania State Stanchion / Sign - Rare Political Collectible. Good Condition
This is an original Pennsylvania state stanchion (floor sign) from the 2000 Republican National Convention, held in Philadelphia, PA. At national party conventions (Republican and Democrat) each state\'s delegation has a seating section on the convention floor. The seating sections are designated by stanchions listing the name of the state delegation. These stanchions are famously seen on TV during the broadcasts and news coverage of each convention. The stanchion is approximately 4\' 4\" (four feet four inches) tall and 10\" (ten inches) wide. It is long and triangular in shape.
**This item will be shipped with a letter of authenticity signed by the convention staff member who was originally given the item at the conclusion of the convention.**
The stanchions are made of wood and card stock and imprinted with the state name and convention logo. They are triangular in shape. The top is solid, and the bottom has a hole in it for the stanchion to be placed on top of a pole, high above the heads of the delegates. At the end of the convention, delegates and other dignitaries take the stanchions home as souvenirs.
Note that occasionally, more than one of each state stanchion is made, either as backup/replacement for damaged signs or for a dignitary or staff member to keep as a memento of the convention. This stanchion was given to a member of the convention staff and has been in their possession since the event.
This stanchion is in good condition. There is some fraying in the cardstock and there is one panel missing from the stanchion, as you can see in the photos. This is a rare item for political / politician collectors!
This item also comes with several souvenirs from the convention, as seen in the photos. These souvenirs include:
  • An original copy of the Media Logistics Handbook from the convention\'s fall media walk-through, an event held for members of the press the year before the convention is held
  • An original copy of the official Order of Business for the convention, listing the official convention events
  • An original copy of the Official Preview Guide brochure, which allowed you to order convention logo merchandise, and
  • An original copy of the \"Make the Convention Connection\" brochure, which allowed Philadelphia locals to volunteer at the convention
This is a rare and unique collectible that could be the showpiece of your political memorabilia collection.
The convention was held at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia (at the time, it was known as the First Union Center), where the Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers play their home games (South Philly).
At the 2000 convention, President George W. Bush was nominated for his first term in office, which he ultimately won. He ran in the general election against Al Gore. The convention was held from July 31st through August 3, 2000. The GOP chose to hold the convention in Philadelphia because it is the birthplace of America (Independence Hall) and because Pennsylvania was seen as a \"winnable\" state for George W. Bush.
You will receive the exact items shown in the pictures, so please look at the photos to see the condition of the item. These items will be packaged carefully to be sure they arrive to you in excellent condition. Related Items:

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