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- Herbert Hoover Campaign Button, 1928-1932 - Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.
- 1928-1932
- Collections - Artifact
Herbert Hoover Campaign Button, 1928-1932
Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.
- Eisenhower-Nixon Campaign Button, 1952-1956 - 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.
- 1952-1956
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Eisenhower-Nixon Campaign Button, 1952-1956
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.
- "I Gave To COPE I Will Vote, AFL-CIO" Button, 1964 -
- 1964
- Collections - Artifact
"I Gave To COPE I Will Vote, AFL-CIO" Button, 1964
- Herbert Hoover Campaign Button, 1932 - Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.
- 1932
- Collections - Artifact
Herbert Hoover Campaign Button, 1932
Americans in the 1920s knew Herbert Hoover for his humanitarian work and as the capable Secretary of Commerce. In 1928, Hoover ran for president and won easily over his Democratic opponent. He ran again four years later, but after the devastating economic crash in 1929 Americans' view of Hoover had changed. Hoover's seeming inaction due to his commitment to volunteerism turned voters out for Franklin Roosevelt.