Laughing all the way to the White House

When describing this years US presidential election, fun and whimsical are not the first words that spring to mind, but they apply to many of the objects in a timely exhibition at the New-York Historical Society (Campaigning for the Presidency, 1960-72: Selections from the Museum of Democracy, until 27 November). The show includes campaign memorabilia, advertisements, posters, photographs and other archival material from four races to the White House. It opens on a jolly note, with a catchy jin