Carter-Mondale Campaign Button, 1976-1980
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In 1976, organized labor leaders worried about supporting Georgia governor and Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter--many Southern politicians were not friendly to union activities. Carter allayed those fears by choosing Walter Mondale, the liberal pro-union Minnesota senator, as his running mate. Four years later, though labor wanted a change, it eventually backed the incumbent--preferring Carter over Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
In 1976, organized labor leaders worried about supporting Georgia governor and Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter--many Southern politicians were not friendly to union activities. Carter allayed those fears by choosing Walter Mondale, the liberal pro-union Minnesota senator, as his running mate. Four years later, though labor wanted a change, it eventually backed the incumbent--preferring Carter over Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1976-1980
Subject Date
1976-1980
Keywords
Buttons (Information artifacts)
International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.48.46
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paint (Coating)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
CARTER / UAW / MONDALE
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