George McGovern Campaign Button, 1972
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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.
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.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1972
Subject Date
1972
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.80.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.5 in
Inscriptions
front: COME HOME AMERICA Elect McGOVERN in '72 edge: N.G. SLATER CORP., N.Y.C. 11 / AFL CIO LOCAL 64
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