Kerry-Edwards Campaign Button, 2004

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Artifact Overview

In 2000, the Democratic presidential candidate had won the popular vote, but narrowly lost the Electoral College vote. Democrats hoped Massachusetts Senator John Kerry could retake the White House in 2004. Kerry battled incumbent George W. Bush who touted his leadership after the September 11, 2001 attacks. Bush won again, but this time also winning the popular vote by a small majority.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

2004

Subject Date

2004

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.14.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Gregory Gniotczynski.

Material

Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Plastic

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Blue
Gray (Color)
Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Diameter: 2.25 in

Inscriptions

On front: Kerry/ Edwards/ A STRONGER/ AMERICA
Kerry-Edwards Campaign Button, 2004