2008 Presidential Election Marked By NAWCC "Time In Office" Watch Exhibit

To coincide with the 2008 U.S. Presidential Election, the National Watch and Clock Museum in Columbia, Pennsylvania has established a special exhibition entitled "Time In Office: An Exhibit of Presidential Timepieces" which present the clocks and watches owned by twenty American Presidents from the the late 18th century onward.  Among the many exhibits include a pocket watch of George Washington, and a range of clocks owned by Abraham Lincoln, James Polk, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Dwight David Eisenhower.  A triangular pocket watch of Freemason symbolism owned by Warren G. Harding is also featured, as is a fascinating selection of wristwatches--among them an example owned by Richard Nixon with a unique family portrait dial, and a personal timepiece of Lyndon Johnson whose dial bears a personal motto.   

The National Watch and Clock Museum wishes to give viewers a fascinating view into the historical period in which each of the presidents lived.  In addition to the timekeeping objects, a range of personal articles and images graciously loaned by various museums, outside exhibits and presidential libraries, present a comprehensive picture of each man and his term in the White House.  

A supplement of programs and presentations for both adults and children add additional value to the "Time In Office" watch exhibits, and effectively show the way in which horology intertwines in American history, particularly the lives of the presidents.  The exhibit will be featured through December 31st.  Additional information can be obtained from the NAWCC website.