Richard M. Nixon Campaign Button, 1968
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Artifact Overview
Richard M. Nixon was a three-time Republican Party presidential nominee. In 1960, he narrowly lost to John F. Kennedy--and it appeared his political career was over. In 1968, however, as TV news depicted grim images of war and violence, this slogan assured voters that they could turn to Nixon as a capable and trustworthy leader. Nixon won the election.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1968
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.0.25.107
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.188 in
Inscriptions
Front:
NIXON'S | THE ONE!
On curl:
[union bugs]
Keywords |
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