Original 1988 Illinois Democratic Party campaign flyer featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson and the slogan “KEEP HOPE ALIVE!”, issued in support of the Democratic presidential ticket of Michael Dukakis and Lloyd Bentsen.

This is an authentic piece of late-1980s political and African American history produced during the election year following Jesse Jackson’s nationally significant 1988 presidential primary campaign.

The reverse presents the Illinois Democratic Party’s positions and accomplishments on issues including civil rights, housing, minority business development, Black judicial appointments, education, health care, employment, crime, and opposition to apartheid in South Africa.

Details: • Date: 1988

• Issuer: Illinois Democratic Party

• Featured: Rev. Jesse Jackson

• Presidential ticket: Michael Dukakis / Lloyd Bentsen

• Slogan: “Keep Hope Alive!”

• Original vintage political campaign ephemera — not a reproduction

This example comes from a long-preserved Chicago family collection of political and historical material and has not been sourced from a modern dealer inventory.

Condition is consistent with an original paper item from 1988, with age and handling wear visible in the photographs. Please examine all photos carefully for exact condition.

A compelling surviving artifact connecting Jesse Jackson, Chicago political history, the 1988 presidential election, and the Democratic Party’s outreach to Black voters during a pivotal period in American politics.

Good condition slightly brown at  the edges.

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