George W. Bush Campaign Water Bottle, 2000

Summary

Republican nominee George W. Bush won a narrow victory over his Democratic opponent, Vice President Al Gore, in the 2000 presidential election. Bush's win hinged on securing Florida's twenty-five electoral votes. The state's popular vote was close--only a couple hundred votes separated the two candidates. Legal battles over recounts ensued. In mid-December the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to stop the recounts, giving Bush the victory.

Republican nominee George W. Bush won a narrow victory over his Democratic opponent, Vice President Al Gore, in the 2000 presidential election. Bush's win hinged on securing Florida's twenty-five electoral votes. The state's popular vote was close--only a couple hundred votes separated the two candidates. Legal battles over recounts ensued. In mid-December the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to stop the recounts, giving Bush the victory.

Artifact

Water bottle

Date Made

2000

Subject Date

2000

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2001.34.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in

Diameter: 2.5 in

Inscriptions

GEORGE W. / BUSH / FOR PRESIDENT

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