Political Campaign Button, "Cleaver for President," 1968
THF93421 / Political Campaign Button, "Cleaver for President," 1968
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Artifact Overview
The Peace and Freedom Party selected Eldridge Cleaver for president in 1968. Cleaver was a member of the militant Black Panther Party and served as the organization's minister of information -- a chief spokesman for the group. The Black Panthers sought economic, social and political equality for oppressed minorities using force if necessary.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1968
Place of Creation
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All
Object ID
2001.48.39
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Plastic laminate
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.75 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: CLEAVER FOR PRESIDENT
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