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- Sticker Showing Skull/Punisher Logo with Donald Trump Hair, 2020 - The "Punisher" skull motif originated with the fictional Marvel Comics character Frank G. Castle. A highly skilled veteran, Castle seeks to avenge the death of his family and fight crime. The skull was adopted by military personnel in the 2000s, followed by pro-police groups, white-supremacists and far-right political groups. The skull motif has been modified with Trump's iconic swooping hairstyle.
- 2020
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Sticker Showing Skull/Punisher Logo with Donald Trump Hair, 2020
The "Punisher" skull motif originated with the fictional Marvel Comics character Frank G. Castle. A highly skilled veteran, Castle seeks to avenge the death of his family and fight crime. The skull was adopted by military personnel in the 2000s, followed by pro-police groups, white-supremacists and far-right political groups. The skull motif has been modified with Trump's iconic swooping hairstyle.
- "We the People Defend Dignity," 2016-2017 - This poster was created by Shepard Fairey in response to the election of Donald Trump as US president. The diverse range of people depicted in the "We the People" series are aesthetically similar to Fairey's Barack Obama "Hope" poster. These images appeared on the back page of The Washington Post on inauguration day and were carried as signs at protests.
- 2016-2017
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"We the People Defend Dignity," 2016-2017
This poster was created by Shepard Fairey in response to the election of Donald Trump as US president. The diverse range of people depicted in the "We the People" series are aesthetically similar to Fairey's Barack Obama "Hope" poster. These images appeared on the back page of The Washington Post on inauguration day and were carried as signs at protests.
- "Trump Dooms Nation" Poster, 2017-2020 - Paul Chan blends art with political activism through multimedia work, performances, and sculpture. This protest sign is part of his "New Proverbs" series, whose aesthetics are inspired by the infamous Westboro Baptist Church posters. Chan's signs premiered at the Washington and NYC Women's Marches in 2017 and continued to be a presence at protests throughout the Trump presidency.
- 2017-2020
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"Trump Dooms Nation" Poster, 2017-2020
Paul Chan blends art with political activism through multimedia work, performances, and sculpture. This protest sign is part of his "New Proverbs" series, whose aesthetics are inspired by the infamous Westboro Baptist Church posters. Chan's signs premiered at the Washington and NYC Women's Marches in 2017 and continued to be a presence at protests throughout the Trump presidency.
- Hillary Clinton Campaign Button, 2016 - Not all Republicans backed Donald Trump in the 2016 election. Some believed Trump was not a conservative, while others disliked his populist rhetoric. The "Never Trump" movement, consisting mainly of conservative politicians and activists, first sought to deny Trump the Republican Party's nomination, then the presidency. They failed. Trump captured the nomination then went on to beat Hillary Clinton to become President.
- 2016
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Hillary Clinton Campaign Button, 2016
Not all Republicans backed Donald Trump in the 2016 election. Some believed Trump was not a conservative, while others disliked his populist rhetoric. The "Never Trump" movement, consisting mainly of conservative politicians and activists, first sought to deny Trump the Republican Party's nomination, then the presidency. They failed. Trump captured the nomination then went on to beat Hillary Clinton to become President.
- "Trump Pence Make America Great Again! 2020" Flag - Going beyond the traditional yard sign, the Trump campaign began producing these flags during the 2016 presidential campaign. During Trump's presidency and subsequent reelection campaign, his supporters would fly the Trump flag at their homes and businesses, from their vehicles, and at his rallies, demonstrating their dedication to Trump and his cause.
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
"Trump Pence Make America Great Again! 2020" Flag
Going beyond the traditional yard sign, the Trump campaign began producing these flags during the 2016 presidential campaign. During Trump's presidency and subsequent reelection campaign, his supporters would fly the Trump flag at their homes and businesses, from their vehicles, and at his rallies, demonstrating their dedication to Trump and his cause.
- "Black Voices for Trump" Campaign Button, 2020 - Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
"Black Voices for Trump" Campaign Button, 2020
Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
- "Nope" Mug, 2019-2020 - Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
- 2019-2020
- Collections - Artifact
"Nope" Mug, 2019-2020
Every election cycle, The Henry Ford collects objects that represent the candidates, the central issues debated, and any major events. Traditionally, this has meant collecting things like lawn signs, buttons, and bumper stickers. In recent years it has also included t-shirts, flags, and objects that incorporate online culture. This collecting encompasses a wide range of viewpoints.
- "Trump Pence Make America Great Again" Yard Sign, 2020 - Yard signs have become a traditional part of presidential campaigns. This sign from the Trump-Pence campaign depicts their standard campaign graphic: the candidate names in a simple font, paired with the "Make America Great Again" slogan, and a plain red border interrupted by five stars at the top.
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
"Trump Pence Make America Great Again" Yard Sign, 2020
Yard signs have become a traditional part of presidential campaigns. This sign from the Trump-Pence campaign depicts their standard campaign graphic: the candidate names in a simple font, paired with the "Make America Great Again" slogan, and a plain red border interrupted by five stars at the top.
- "Remember: The United States of America, on January 20, 2017 and Always Freedom" -
- January 20, 2017
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"Remember: The United States of America, on January 20, 2017 and Always Freedom"
- Distracted Boyfriend Meme Face Mask, 2020 - The "distracted boyfriend" meme appropriates a stock photograph originally captioned: "Disloyal man with his girlfriend looking at another girl." Versions of this photo spread via social media in 2017, with the characters in the photograph relabeled to make political or comedic statements. This pro-Trump mask portrays the "distracted boyfriend" walking with an unhappy Joe Biden, looking toward President Trump.
- 2020
- Collections - Artifact
Distracted Boyfriend Meme Face Mask, 2020
The "distracted boyfriend" meme appropriates a stock photograph originally captioned: "Disloyal man with his girlfriend looking at another girl." Versions of this photo spread via social media in 2017, with the characters in the photograph relabeled to make political or comedic statements. This pro-Trump mask portrays the "distracted boyfriend" walking with an unhappy Joe Biden, looking toward President Trump.