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- John McCain Campaign Button, 2008 - Arizona Senator John McCain was the 2008 Republican Party's presidential nominee. Republican campaign material touted the political experience of this long-serving member of the Senate over that of his opponent, Illinois Senator Barack Obama. (Obama had served less than one term.) McCain, as this button reminded voters, was ready to serve from day one.
- 2008
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John McCain Campaign Button, 2008
Arizona Senator John McCain was the 2008 Republican Party's presidential nominee. Republican campaign material touted the political experience of this long-serving member of the Senate over that of his opponent, Illinois Senator Barack Obama. (Obama had served less than one term.) McCain, as this button reminded voters, was ready to serve from day one.
- Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008 - Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008
Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.
- Obama-Biden Inauguration Button, 2009 - On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. More than one million Americans came to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of America's first African American president. Souvenirs, like this button, provided supporters with a tangible remembrance of this historic event.
- January 20, 2009
- Collections - Artifact
Obama-Biden Inauguration Button, 2009
On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. More than one million Americans came to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of America's first African American president. Souvenirs, like this button, provided supporters with a tangible remembrance of this historic event.
- John McCain Campaign Button, 2008 - Arizona Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican Party's presidential nominee, proudly served in the military during the Vietnam War. Campaign planners recounted his military record and his well-known story of survival as a prisoner of war. This campaign button reminded supporters of their candidate's heroic service.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
John McCain Campaign Button, 2008
Arizona Senator John McCain, the 2008 Republican Party's presidential nominee, proudly served in the military during the Vietnam War. Campaign planners recounted his military record and his well-known story of survival as a prisoner of war. This campaign button reminded supporters of their candidate's heroic service.
- Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008 - Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.
- 2008
- Collections - Artifact
Barack Obama Campaign Button, 2008
Democrat presidential nominee, Senator Barack Obama, campaigned on themes of "Hope" and "Change." These positive messages spoke to an American public beset by years of conflict in Iraq and reeling from a recent financial crisis. These twin themes also reflected Americans' belief in an inclusive multicultural society. In November 2008, voters elected Obama -- the first African American president of the United States.