Richard M. Nixon Political Campaign Hat, 1960
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At the Republican Convention, Nixon chose Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (an old-school politician from Massachusetts) as his running mate, hoping to divert John F. Kennedy's valuable time and resources toward securing his Massachusetts base of support (this strategy ultimately failed). During their campaign, using campaign giveaways like this, Nixon and Lodge stressed political experience and superior foreign policy knowledge.
At the Republican Convention, Nixon chose Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. (an old-school politician from Massachusetts) as his running mate, hoping to divert John F. Kennedy's valuable time and resources toward securing his Massachusetts base of support (this strategy ultimately failed). During their campaign, using campaign giveaways like this, Nixon and Lodge stressed political experience and superior foreign policy knowledge.
Artifact
Hat
Date Made
1960
Subject Date
1960
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.75.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in (closed)
Width: 11.25 in (closed)
Inscriptions
On both sides: EXPERIENCE COUNTS! / VOTE NIXON-LODGE
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