In 1912 America, the Democratic Party released the first Presidential campaign ad in human history | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

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Early motion pictures at the Library of Congress:

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The letter read during the silent ad reads, “Gentlemen, Owing to the crowded condition of our hospital, due to the number of injured in your mills, an addition must be added at once. Your contribution to this worthy cause is earnestly solicited. Sincerely yours, Board of Hospital Managers.”