John McCain Campaign Button, 2008

Summary

Arizona Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican Party's presidential nominee, proudly served in the military during the Vietnam War. Campaign planners recounted his military record and his well-known story of survival as a prisoner of war. This campaign button reminded supporters of their candidate's heroic service.

Arizona Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican Party's presidential nominee, proudly served in the military during the Vietnam War. Campaign planners recounted his military record and his well-known story of survival as a prisoner of war. This campaign button reminded supporters of their candidate's heroic service.

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

2008

Subject Date

2008

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2008.166.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

On front: AMERICAN HERO/ MCCAIN '08 Along edge: NG SLATER CORP NYC 10018 800-848-4621

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