Book, "America Gets MADD!," 1990

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Artifact Overview

Drunk driving victim Micky Sadoff published this book outlining the grassroots history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The non-profit began as an effort to stop drunk driving and support its victims. MADD's Project Red Ribbon, later Tie One On For Safety, encouraged drivers to display red ribbons on vehicles as a public pledge to safe, sober driving.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1990

Subject Date

1980-1990

Creator Notes

Written by Micky Sadoff; published by Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Irving, Texas

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2011.30.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in
Width: 4.125 in
Length: 0.375 in

Inscriptions

On front cover: AMERICA / GETS / MADD! / The story of / Mothers Against Drunk Driving, / the grassroots anti-drunk driving / movement that swept... / and is still sweeping the nation.
Book, "America Gets MADD!," 1990