Button, "We Have Been Nice Too Long," circa 1970

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Artifact Overview

The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s inspired other groups of people to demand their equal rights. American women renewed their call for equality during this period. This campaign button from about 1970 urged women to become active supporters for their equal rights.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

circa 1970

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

98.94.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Dimensions

Diameter: 2.125 in

Inscriptions

Obverse: WE HAVE BEEN TOO NICE TOO LONG