Richard Nixon Campaign Sash, 1968

Summary

Richard M. Nixon was a three-time Republican Party presidential nominee. In 1960, he narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy--and it appeared his political career was over. In 1968, however, as TV news depicted grim images of war and violence, this slogan assured voters that they could turn to Nixon as a capable and trustworthy leader. Nixon won the election.

Richard M. Nixon was a three-time Republican Party presidential nominee. In 1960, he narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy--and it appeared his political career was over. In 1968, however, as TV news depicted grim images of war and violence, this slogan assured voters that they could turn to Nixon as a capable and trustworthy leader. Nixon won the election.

Artifact

Sash (Costume accessory)

Date Made

1968

Creators

Unknown

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.25.174

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Polyester (Fiber)
Textile

Color

Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 58.5 in

Inscriptions

front: NIXON'S THE ONE!

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