Ep 4. Presidential Picks
- TV-PG
- February 11, 2019
- 42 min
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7.6 (11)
In season 19 episode 4 of American Pickers titled "Presidential Picks," hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz hit the road in search of presidential memorabilia. The episode starts off with the duo visiting a collector in Pennsylvania who has a vast collection of presidential campaign buttons and pins, including ones from President Lincoln's campaign. The collector also has some unique personal items from former U.S. Presidents, including a letter written by President McKinley to his mother.
Next, Mike and Frank travel to Cleveland to check out a collection that includes a chair that once belonged to President Abraham Lincoln, and a set of dishes used by President Ulysses S. Grant. The duo also finds a rare item that holds tremendous historical significance.
In another segment, Mike and Frank visit a collector in Virginia who has an extensive collection of campaign posters from various presidential candidates. The collector has posters from every presidential election since the early 1900s and has some rare items, including a poster from President Woodrow Wilson's campaign that is in excellent condition.
The episode ends with Mike and Frank traveling to Mississippi to meet with a collector who has a unique collection of presidential items. The collector has a set of cufflinks that once belonged to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and a piece of the Berlin Wall signed by President Ronald Reagan. The duo also finds a very unusual item that catches their attention.
Overall, season 19 episode 4 of American Pickers is a fascinating journey through American history as Mike and Frank explore the country to find unique presidential memorabilia. Viewers will be pleased with the many hidden gems they uncover, as well as the historical significance of the items they find.