Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008
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Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.
Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
2008
Subject Date
2008
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.166.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Gray (Color)
Purple
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
On front: A NEW HOPE/ OBAMA '08 On rim: NG SLATER CORP. NYC 1001888-848-4621
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