George Wallace Campaign Button, 1972-1976
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Artifact Overview
George Wallace, Alabama's segregationist governor, attempted to win the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1972 and 1976. Wallace, the American Independent Party's presidential candidate in 1968, made a strong showing in 1972 but an assassination attempt that left the candidate paralyzed effectively ended his candidacy. In 1976, Wallace could not gain traction against another southern governor -- and eventually winner -- Jimmy Carter.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1972-1976
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.0.25.105
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Brass (Alloy)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.5 in
Inscriptions
Front:
WALLACE | FOR PRESIDENT
On curl:
WALLACE CAMPAIGN-MONTG,AL-C.S. SNIDER CH-FR DAUPHIN TR
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