Oct. 25 1936: At a campaign stop in Indianapolis, living symbols of the Republican Party paraded to greet Governor Alf Landon upon his arrival. Governor Landon was to make a campaign address at the State Fair Grounds. Each of the 14 elephants wore a lettered blanket, which spelled out "Welcome Landon."
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Oct. 25 1936: At a campaign stop in Indianapolis, living symbols of the Republican Party paraded to greet Governor Alf Landon upon his arrival. Governor Landon was to make a campaign address at the State Fair Grounds. Each of the 14 elephants wore a lettered blanket, which spelled out "Welcome Landon."