Satirical Poster, "Easy Rider," circa 1973
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Artifact Overview
Richard Nixon selected Maryland governor Spiro Agnew as his running mate in his successful 1968 presidential campaign. Agnew served as 39th Vice President of the United States, but he resigned in 1973 while under investigation for corruption. This poster mocked Agnew by portraying him as one of the smuggling bikers in the 1969 movie Easy Rider.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
circa 1973
Subject Date
circa 1973
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2004.0.1.21
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 19.75 in
Width: 28 in
Inscriptions
Text at top center of poster: EASY RIDER
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