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- "RFK Jr." Button, 2024 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- 2024
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"RFK Jr." Button, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- "Kennedy for President" Button, 2024 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- 2024
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"Kennedy for President" Button, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- Connie Blomen Campaign Button with Note, 1976-1977 - Connie Blomen ran for Vice President of the United States in 1976 on the Socialist Labor Party ticket. It was her first run for public office. The ticket, headed by 30-year party veteran Jules Levin, received less than 10,000 votes. Blomen sent this hand-made political button to Bernie Scates, who had requested a "picture pin" she may have created for the campaign.
- 1976-1977
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Connie Blomen Campaign Button with Note, 1976-1977
Connie Blomen ran for Vice President of the United States in 1976 on the Socialist Labor Party ticket. It was her first run for public office. The ticket, headed by 30-year party veteran Jules Levin, received less than 10,000 votes. Blomen sent this hand-made political button to Bernie Scates, who had requested a "picture pin" she may have created for the campaign.
- George McGovern Campaign Button, 1972 - Democrats nominated South Dakota Senator George McGovern for president in 1972. McGovern relied on grassroots support and won key primaries on his way to the Democratic nomination, campaigning for the immediate end of the war in Vietnam and liberal social and economic programs. His presidential run, however, was plagued with setbacks, and he lost in a landslide to incumbent Republican president Richard Nixon.
- 1972
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George McGovern Campaign Button, 1972
Democrats nominated South Dakota Senator George McGovern for president in 1972. McGovern relied on grassroots support and won key primaries on his way to the Democratic nomination, campaigning for the immediate end of the war in Vietnam and liberal social and economic programs. His presidential run, however, was plagued with setbacks, and he lost in a landslide to incumbent Republican president Richard Nixon.
- Dwight Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952 - In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- 1952
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Dwight Eisenhower Campaign Button, 1952
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., "Kennedy Courage" Campaign Button, 2024 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- 2024
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., "Kennedy Courage" Campaign Button, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- Lyndon Johnson Lapel Tab, 1964 -
- 1964
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Lyndon Johnson Lapel Tab, 1964
- Goldwater-Miller Campaign Button, 1964 - Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater's views on the military, welfare, and limited government contrasted not only with those of President Lyndon Johnson, his Democratic opponent, but also with some in his own party. A conservative, Goldwater rejected the views of liberal Republicans, which he claimed just echoed Democratic policies. On November 3, 1964, the voters decided--they chose Johnson in a landslide.
- 1964
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Goldwater-Miller Campaign Button, 1964
Republican presidential nominee Barry Goldwater's views on the military, welfare, and limited government contrasted not only with those of President Lyndon Johnson, his Democratic opponent, but also with some in his own party. A conservative, Goldwater rejected the views of liberal Republicans, which he claimed just echoed Democratic policies. On November 3, 1964, the voters decided--they chose Johnson in a landslide.
- Carter-Mondale Campaign 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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Carter-Mondale Campaign 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.
- "Kennedy the spirit of "68" Button, 2024 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- 2024
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"Kennedy the spirit of "68" Button, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.