Eisenhower-Nixon Campaign Button, 1952-1956
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Artifact Overview
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower, "Ike," was one of the most admired living Americans. Republicans and Democrats courted the trusted World War II military leader, sure that he would win if he ran for president. "Ike" formally declared he was a Republican. Nominated twice by the Republicans in 1952 and 1956, Eisenhower and his running mate, California Senator Richard "Dick" Nixon, won easily.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1952-1956
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.248.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Kuch Family.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Length: 0.125 in
Inscriptions
on front of button:
I LIKE / IKE / AND / DICK
along edge:
GREEN DUCK CO. CHICAGO
on back of button:
I.P.E.U. / 634 / UNION / LABEL / [...] / ALLIED PRINTING / TRADES / UNION / LABEL / COUNCIL / CHICAGO, ILL. / 313 / [...]
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