"Cornel West 2024" Campaign Button, 2024
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Artifact Overview
In 2024, Dr. Cornel West ran for President of the United States as an independent after withdrawing his candidacy for the Green Party nomination. An outspoken voice of left-wing political thought, West struggled to secure ballot access in various states. Some Republicans supported his quest to get on state ballots, hoping to syphon off support from Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
2024
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.233.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.25 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
on front of button:
CORNEL / WEST / 2024
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