Gerald Ford Campaign Button, 1976
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In 1976, Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter endeared himself to many potential voters by using the symbols of the humble peanut--denoting his family peanut farm in Georgia--and his toothy grin, which his supporters felt appeared genuine and down to earth. This pro-Gerald Ford button turned the peanut symbol into a negative appeal against Carter.
In 1976, Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter endeared himself to many potential voters by using the symbols of the humble peanut--denoting his family peanut farm in Georgia--and his toothy grin, which his supporters felt appeared genuine and down to earth. This pro-Gerald Ford button turned the peanut symbol into a negative appeal against Carter.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1976
Subject Date
1976
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.80.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
front: DON'T SETTLE FOR PEANUTS / Elect FORD edge: N. G. SLATER CORP. NYC 11 AFL CIO . . . .[illegible]
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