Obama-Biden Campaign Button, 2008

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Artifact Overview

In 2008, Democratic Senator Barack Obama ran for the presidency of the United States. Obama, who had served less than one term in Congress, chose Senator Joseph Biden as his running mate. Biden had served in the Senate since 1973. Obama's vision of "Hope" and "Change" coupled with Biden's foreign policy and national security experience propelled the pair to victory.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

2008

Subject Date

2008

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.10.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Frances K. Faile.

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Blue
Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 2.25 in

Inscriptions

On front: THE RIGHT TEAM FOR AMERICA/ OBAMA/ BIDEN/ 2008