The Times has been covering presidential campaigns since 1852, when Franklin Pierce, a former brigadier general in the Army, defeated Winford Scott to become the 14th U.S. president. Read about Gen. Ulysses S. Grant’s win in 1868, a “Magnificent and Overwhelming Republican Triumph”; Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four consecutive victories; and John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address with the memorable words, “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.”
This personalized book features an introduction by national political reporter Adam Nagourney and exclusive photography uncovered in the Times archives. The cover art and lettering is stamped in matte silver foil. For an extra personalized touch, you can add a custom cover message for a gift recipient.
Along with rarely seen pages pulled from our archives, History of Presidential Elections also features:
- A velvety soft leatherette cover, personalized with the recipient’s name, printed in matte silver foil
- A comprehensive introduction by national political reporter Adam Nagourney detailing elections and inaugurations that have changed the world and defined coverage in The New York Times, with exclusive photography uncovered in the Times archive
All pages are reprinted from their original newspapers and, where possible, remastered to improve photo quality and readability. Pages from 1999 onwards are reproduced from The Times’s digital archive in full color. Most pages prior to 1999 are reproduced from microfilm, an archiving process that preserves imperfections present on printed pages, adding to the tactility of the book. Each book is printed and bound by hand in Burlington, Vt.
- 10.5" x 13.25" bound book
- Navy cover made from Silktouch Yana Thermo imitation leather and silver-foil printing. Printed on uncoated, FSC-certified paper
- 3.4" x 2.1” personal magnifier to help read historical articles that may feature smaller text
History of Presidential Elections is made to order and takes five business days to produce. This does not include shipping time. Please consider the “Will Ship By” date when choosing your shipping method at checkout.
A lasting keepsake to safeguard a lifetime of headlines.
Add the Heirloom Box to your purchase to protect a lifetime of headlines. This beautifully presented black linen-bound box with gold-foil debossing and a magnetized enclosure will keep their book in pristine condition for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
This book was last updated after the 2025 inauguration of Donald J. Trump. It is updated every four years during U.S. presidential election cycles.
Each book is made by hand and can take up to five days to produce, which is reflected in the “Will Ship By” date above. The item will ship by or before the date listed and will arrive accordingly, depending on the method selected at checkout. Please be advised that the shipping time noted at checkout does not account for processing time. You will receive an email update once the item ships.
This book is made to order and final sale. We do not offer refunds or exchanges for custom-made products.
