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- President George Bush Boarding Marine One after Visiting Henry Ford Museum, October 29, 1992 - President George Bush visited Henry Ford Museum during a campaign stop on October 29, 1992. Bush was running for a second term in office. Five days later, he was defeated in his re-election bid by Bill Clinton.
- October 29, 1992
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President George Bush Boarding Marine One after Visiting Henry Ford Museum, October 29, 1992
President George Bush visited Henry Ford Museum during a campaign stop on October 29, 1992. Bush was running for a second term in office. Five days later, he was defeated in his re-election bid by Bill Clinton.
- "Bush Quayle 92" Campaign Button, 1992 - President George H. W. Bush ran for reelection in 1992. A year earlier, high approval ratings after the end of the Persian Gulf War buoyed the Republican candidate's chances. But a sluggish economy, loss of key advisors, a right-wing insurgency, and a strong third-party challenger ended his bid for a second term. He lost to the former Democratic governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton.
- 1992
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"Bush Quayle 92" Campaign Button, 1992
President George H. W. Bush ran for reelection in 1992. A year earlier, high approval ratings after the end of the Persian Gulf War buoyed the Republican candidate's chances. But a sluggish economy, loss of key advisors, a right-wing insurgency, and a strong third-party challenger ended his bid for a second term. He lost to the former Democratic governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton.
- Reagan-Bush Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Mug, 1981 - John Frank, head of the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee established Frankoma Pottery in 1933. They used native clays of Oklahoma to create their Southwestern-inspired wares. But the Franks also successfully developed new lines of commemorative pieces that became sought-after collectibles. The company made this political party mug celebrating the 1981 inauguration of President Reagan.
- 1981
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Reagan-Bush Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Mug, 1981
John Frank, head of the ceramics department at the University of Oklahoma, and his wife Grace Lee established Frankoma Pottery in 1933. They used native clays of Oklahoma to create their Southwestern-inspired wares. But the Franks also successfully developed new lines of commemorative pieces that became sought-after collectibles. The company made this political party mug celebrating the 1981 inauguration of President Reagan.
- "I'm For Bush-88 By George" Campaign Button, 1988 - Vice president George H. W. Bush ran to succeed the popular two-term President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Bush faced challengers in the Republican primaries but overcame a slow start to capture the nomination. In the fall election, Bush defeated his Democratic opponent, Governor of Massachusetts Michael Dukakis, continuing Republican control of the White House.
- 1988
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"I'm For Bush-88 By George" Campaign Button, 1988
Vice president George H. W. Bush ran to succeed the popular two-term President Ronald Reagan in 1988. Bush faced challengers in the Republican primaries but overcame a slow start to capture the nomination. In the fall election, Bush defeated his Democratic opponent, Governor of Massachusetts Michael Dukakis, continuing Republican control of the White House.
- 1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by Ronald Reagan - President Ronald Reagan was getting into this car when he was shot by John Hinckley on March 30, 1981. The car carried Reagan to the hospital. Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, and George H.W. Bush also used this car. In 1982 the front sheet metal was updated, but since a 1982 grille no longer fit properly on the 1972 body, a 1979 grille was used.
- 1974-1987
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1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by Ronald Reagan
President Ronald Reagan was getting into this car when he was shot by John Hinckley on March 30, 1981. The car carried Reagan to the hospital. Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, and George H.W. Bush also used this car. In 1982 the front sheet metal was updated, but since a 1982 grille no longer fit properly on the 1972 body, a 1979 grille was used.
- Sam Donaldson during President George Bush's Visit to Henry Ford Museum, October 29, 1992 - ABC News journalist Sam Donaldson playfully posed outside Henry Ford Museum with a bumper sticker reading, "Annoy the Media, Re-Elect Bush." Donaldson was at the museum to cover a campaign visit by President George Bush on October 29, 1992. Bush was defeated in his re-election bid by Bill Clinton.
- October 29, 1992
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Sam Donaldson during President George Bush's Visit to Henry Ford Museum, October 29, 1992
ABC News journalist Sam Donaldson playfully posed outside Henry Ford Museum with a bumper sticker reading, "Annoy the Media, Re-Elect Bush." Donaldson was at the museum to cover a campaign visit by President George Bush on October 29, 1992. Bush was defeated in his re-election bid by Bill Clinton.
- "America -- Love It Enough to Change It," 1984 - Writer, political philosopher, and activist Grace Lee Boggs championed grassroots activism from the 1940s until the 2010s. Her published articles, pamphlets, and books encouraged all Americans to reimagine themselves and their communities from the inside out. "America-- Love It Enough to Change It" was her reaction to the 1984 election and the forthcoming second Reagan term
- 1984
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"America -- Love It Enough to Change It," 1984
Writer, political philosopher, and activist Grace Lee Boggs championed grassroots activism from the 1940s until the 2010s. Her published articles, pamphlets, and books encouraged all Americans to reimagine themselves and their communities from the inside out. "America-- Love It Enough to Change It" was her reaction to the 1984 election and the forthcoming second Reagan term
- Political Campaign Button, Reagan-Bush, 1980 - Former governor of California Ronald Reagan captured the 1980 Republican presidential nomination. His success was a long-awaited victory for the conservative wing of the party. To balance the ticket, Reagan chose the more moderate George H. W. Bush -- one of his Republican primary opponents. The Reagan-Bush ticket easily won over a lackluster Carter-Mondale Democratic ticket.
- 1980
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Political Campaign Button, Reagan-Bush, 1980
Former governor of California Ronald Reagan captured the 1980 Republican presidential nomination. His success was a long-awaited victory for the conservative wing of the party. To balance the ticket, Reagan chose the more moderate George H. W. Bush -- one of his Republican primary opponents. The Reagan-Bush ticket easily won over a lackluster Carter-Mondale Democratic ticket.