"I'm For Bush-88 By George" Campaign Button, 1988
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Artifact Overview
Vice president George H. W. Bush ran to succeed the popular two-term President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Bush faced challengers in the Republican primaries but overcame a slow start to capture the nomination. In the fall election, Bush defeated his Democratic opponent, Governor of Massachusetts Michael Dukakis, continuing Republican control of the White House.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1988
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.51.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Louis Iadonisi.
Material
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Dark blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: 0.188 in
Diameter: 2.25 in
Inscriptions
on front:
I'M FOR / BUSH-88 / BY GEORGE
on side:
1985 ANN OWEN 313-285-1624
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