"Taxation is Theft" Mug, 2024

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Artifact Overview

The Libertarian Party nominated Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat for its U.S. Presidential ticket in 2024. The Party believes that individuals are inherently free to make choices for themselves and look to limit government power in people's lives. Chase, an activist from Atlanta, Georgia, and ter Maat, an economist from Florida, received just over 650,000 votes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Mug (Cup)

Date Made

2024

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.249.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Ceramic (Material)
Glaze

Color

White (Color)
Black (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.75 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 4.75 in

Inscriptions

on front of mug: TAXATION / IS / THEFT on sticker on bottom: MADE / IN CHINA