Dwight D. Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952-1956
THF157673 / Dwight D. Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952-1956
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Artifact Overview
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1952-1956
Subject Date
1952-1956
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
80.22.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.5 in
Inscriptions
Front:
I LIKE IKE
Back:
MANUFACTURED BY | PICTORIAL PRODUCTIONS INC. | TUCKAHOE, NEW YORK
Keywords |
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