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
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