Warren G. Harding Campaign Button, 1920

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THF157669 / Warren G. Harding Campaign Button, 1920
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Artifact Overview

Republicans chose Warren G. Harding as their presidential nominee in 1920. The good-natured Ohioan promised Americans tired of war and its lingering effects a "return to normalcy." This refrain played well with voters. Harding and his running mate, Massachusetts governor Calvin Coolidge, won in a landslide.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

1920

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2002.0.25.58

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Metal

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Diameter: 0.688 in

Inscriptions

Front: FOR PRESIDENT | WARREN G. HARDING
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