Hoover-Curtis Campaign Button, 1928-1932
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Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.
Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1928-1932
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.140
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Diameter: .875 in
Inscriptions
Front: HOOVER | AND | CURTIS Back: GREENDUCK CO. CHICAGO | PAT FEB 13 1917 | NO. 1214875