Robert Kennedy Campaign Button, 1968
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Late to the campaign, Robert Kennedy counted on victories in state primary elections to win the 1968 Democratic Party presidential nomination. Few states held primaries at that time, but Kennedy hoped his successes would influence Party leaders in non-primary states to appoint convention delegates favorable to his cause. On June 4th Kennedy won the key California primary. Tragically, he was assassinated later that night.
Late to the campaign, Robert Kennedy counted on victories in state primary elections to win the 1968 Democratic Party presidential nomination. Few states held primaries at that time, but Kennedy hoped his successes would influence Party leaders in non-primary states to appoint convention delegates favorable to his cause. On June 4th Kennedy won the key California primary. Tragically, he was assassinated later that night.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1968
Creators
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.145.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
Front: KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT IN '68 On curl: AFL CIO | LOCAL 64 | UNION MADE [union bug]
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