Pennant, "Obama: Change We Can Believe In," 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
Pennant
Date Made
August 2008
Subject Date
25 August 2008 - 28 August 2008
Creators
Unknown
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.157.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.125 in (Triangular shaped)
Width: 29.5 in (Triangular shaped)
Inscriptions
Obverse: DEMOCRATIC / NATIONAL CONVENTION / Obama / CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN / DENVER, COLORADO / AUGUST 25TH- 28TH, 2008
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