Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008
01
Artifact Overview
In 2008, Democrat Barack Obama ran against Republican John McCain for the presidency of the United States. The Obama campaign used "Yes We Can" as their optimistic rallying cry. The slogan was plastered on a wide array of campaign materials. "Yes We Can" reflected the themes of "Hope" and "Change" that brought about the election of America's first African American president.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
2008
Subject Date
2008
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.136.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Matthew R. Galvan.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic
Color
Blue
Gray (Color)
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
On front: YES,/ WE CAN!
Keywords |
|---|
02
Related Content
SetCampaign Slogans and Symbols
- 15 Artifacts
In 1976, Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter endeared himself to many potential voters by using the symbols of the humble peanut--denoting his family peanut farm in Georgia--and his toothy grin, which his supporters felt appeared genuine and down to earth. This pro-Gerald Ford button turned the peanut symbol into a negative appeal against Carter.