Jesse Jackson for President Campaign Poster, 1984

THF732156 / Jesse Jackson for President Campaign Poster, 1984
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Artifact Overview

Civil rights activist and organizer Jesse Jackson ran for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1984. Jackson had served in various civil rights organizations during the 1960s and 1970s. He then went on to create PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) [1971] and the National Rainbow Coalition [1984] to help give a voice to underserved Americans. Jackson garnered several million votes but lost the nomination.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1984

Subject Date

1984

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.75.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Red
Blue
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11.5 in
Width: 14.75 in

Inscriptions

on front: JESSE JACKSON / PRESIDENT / '84 / NOW IS THE TIME
Jesse Jackson for President Campaign Poster, 1984