Hoover-Curtis Campaign Button, 1928-1932

Summary

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

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

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