Henry A. Wallace

FDR’s Vice President and Sec. of Agriculture, Progressive Party Presidential Candidate in 1948.

“Your visionary thinking and steadfast commitment to “worthwhileness” were gifts to the nation and the future of abundant corn. What do you think of the nation’s and public’s stewardship of the land, air and waters today?”

Corn plate from my mother; Iowa state plates; agate slices; brass star and fish cast in Hebron.

Photo credit: Jessica Marcotte