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- Hillary Clinton Campaign Button, 2016 - In 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated by a major political party for President of the United States. Clinton recruited 45 artists and graphic designers for a project to create political buttons for her campaign. (She would have been the forty-fifth president if elected.) Roger Black, a graphic designer known for his works in major publications and on the web, designed this button.
- 2016
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Hillary Clinton Campaign Button, 2016
In 2016, Hillary Clinton became the first woman nominated by a major political party for President of the United States. Clinton recruited 45 artists and graphic designers for a project to create political buttons for her campaign. (She would have been the forty-fifth president if elected.) Roger Black, a graphic designer known for his works in major publications and on the web, designed this button.
- UAW Carter Mondale Region 10 Button, 1976-1980 - In 1976, organized labor leaders worried about supporting Georgia governor and Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter--many Southern politicians were not friendly to union activities. Carter allayed those fears by choosing Walter Mondale, the liberal pro-union Minnesota senator, as his running mate. Four years later, though labor wanted a change, it eventually backed the incumbent--preferring Carter over Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
- 1976-1980
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UAW Carter Mondale Region 10 Button, 1976-1980
In 1976, organized labor leaders worried about supporting Georgia governor and Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter--many Southern politicians were not friendly to union activities. Carter allayed those fears by choosing Walter Mondale, the liberal pro-union Minnesota senator, as his running mate. Four years later, though labor wanted a change, it eventually backed the incumbent--preferring Carter over Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
- 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy - President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this car on November 22, 1963. The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
- November 22, 1963
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1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Used by John F. Kennedy
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in this car on November 22, 1963. The midnight blue, un-armored convertible was rebuilt with a permanent roof, titanium armor plating, and more somber black paint. The limousine returned to the White House and remained in service until 1977. The modified car shows the fundamental ways in which presidential security changed after Kennedy's death.
- 1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Publicity Photo and Press Release - In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- 1972
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1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine Publicity Photo and Press Release
In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- Carter-Mondale Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Mug, 1977 - 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 1977 inauguration of President Carter.
- 1977
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Carter-Mondale Presidential Inaugural Commemorative Mug, 1977
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 1977 inauguration of President Carter.
- Jimmy Carter "Peanuts" Pocket Square, 1976 -
- 1976
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Jimmy Carter "Peanuts" Pocket Square, 1976
- Re-Elect Carter-Mondale in '80 Button, 1980 - Inflation and an energy crisis had dogged President Jimmy Carter's years in office, and a year-long hostage crisis in Iran at the end of his term seemed irreconcilable. In the 1980 general election, Carter faced Ronald Reagan, the conservative Republican nominee. On election day, the public chose Reagan and his optimistic vision of America over the seemingly overwhelmed president.
- 1980
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Re-Elect Carter-Mondale in '80 Button, 1980
Inflation and an energy crisis had dogged President Jimmy Carter's years in office, and a year-long hostage crisis in Iran at the end of his term seemed irreconcilable. In the 1980 general election, Carter faced Ronald Reagan, the conservative Republican nominee. On election day, the public chose Reagan and his optimistic vision of America over the seemingly overwhelmed president.
- 1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Photographed in 1982 - In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- March 18, 1982
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1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Photographed in 1982
In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- 1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Photographed in 1982 - In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- March 18, 1982
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1972 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, Photographed in 1982
In 1972, Ford Motor Company's Special Vehicles Engineering Department provided a new presidential parade limousine to the White House. Unlike previous limos, which either weren't armored or were armored after the fact, the 1972 Lincoln Continental was designed and built for maximum protection from the start. PPG Industries supplied the bullet-resistant glass that provided visibility with the needed level of security.
- CWA for Carter Mondale Button, 1980 - Inflation and an energy crisis had dogged President Jimmy Carter's years in office, and a year-long hostage crisis in Iran at the end of his term seemed irreconcilable. In the 1980 general election, Carter faced Ronald Reagan, the conservative Republican nominee. On election day, the public chose Reagan and his optimistic vision of America over the seemingly overwhelmed president.
- 1980
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CWA for Carter Mondale Button, 1980
Inflation and an energy crisis had dogged President Jimmy Carter's years in office, and a year-long hostage crisis in Iran at the end of his term seemed irreconcilable. In the 1980 general election, Carter faced Ronald Reagan, the conservative Republican nominee. On election day, the public chose Reagan and his optimistic vision of America over the seemingly overwhelmed president.