Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008

THF84882 / Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008
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Artifact Overview

In November 2008, Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican John McCain to become the 44th President of the United States. After the election, the optimistic campaign chant "Yes We Can" -- shouted at Obama rallies -- morphed into "Yes We Did." These slogans reflected the campaign 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

04 November 2008

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.10.6

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: YES WE/ DID!/ NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008