Gracie Allen for President 1940: Vote With the Surprise Party

In 1940 Gracie Allen spoofed Presidential campaigns of Franklin D. Roosevelt and Wendell L. Willkie. Here is a complete behind the scenes report illustrated with dozens of unusual and rare photographs. Carroll was on Gracies special train which provided the site of her platform speeches while traveling across the United States from Los Angeles to Omaha, Nebraska. Here's where you can meet this lovely lady in all her charm...plus read background details of the entire promotion. Enjoyable memorabilia at its best. And, Yes, Gracie did receive write-in votes during the national election.