"The Governor of Alabama Is A Mother" Button, 1967
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Artifact Overview
In 1966, Alabama Governor George Wallace announced that his wife, Lurleen, would run for governor -- the Alabama constitution restricted the chief executive from serving consecutive terms. The mother of four became the first female governor of Alabama. George remained a close advisor, and Lurleen carried out many of her husband's segregationist policies. Many young, anti-establishment Americans found this button humorous.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1967
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.160.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Color
Red (Color)
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.25 in
Length: 0.375 in
Inscriptions
on front:
THE / GOVERNOR OF / ALABAMA IS / A MOTHER
along edge:
UUU. 28 ST. MARKS PL., NYC 10002
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