Dwight Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952
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In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1952
Subject Date
1952
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.24.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Inscriptions
front: I LIKE IKE
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