"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
"I'm For Bush-88 By George" Campaign Button, 1988