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
Collection Title
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
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