"Romney" Bumper Sticker, 1968

Summary

Michigan's governor, George Romney, the one-time chairman and president of American Motors Corporation, made a bid for the Republican Party's Presidential nomination in 1968. The highly principled, moderate Republican--who, in 1964, refused to back the conservative Republican nominee--trailed in the polls throughout 1967, slipping dramatically after comments about the war in Vietnam. Romney withdrew his candidacy before the first primaries.

Michigan's governor, George Romney, the one-time chairman and president of American Motors Corporation, made a bid for the Republican Party's Presidential nomination in 1968. The highly principled, moderate Republican--who, in 1964, refused to back the conservative Republican nominee--trailed in the polls throughout 1967, slipping dramatically after comments about the war in Vietnam. Romney withdrew his candidacy before the first primaries.

Artifact

Bumper sticker

Date Made

1968

Subject Date

1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.13.1.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 2.875 in

Width: 11.5 in

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