Brochure, "Senator George McGovern, A Summary of His Legislative Record, 1972

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Artifact Overview

Democrats nominated South Dakota Senator George McGovern for president in 1972. McGovern relied on grassroots support and won key primaries on his way to the Democratic nomination, campaigning for the immediate end of the war in Vietnam and liberal social and economic programs. His presidential run, however, was plagued with setbacks, and he lost in a landslide to incumbent Republican president Richard Nixon.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1972

Subject Date

1972

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.204.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 14 in (Folded)
Width: 8.5 in (Folded)