1972 Presidential Campaign Giveaway Antenna Flag, "Nixon Now"

Summary

President Richard Nixon touted his foreign and domestic policy achievements in his 1972 reelection run. "Nixon Now" -- the Republican campaign slogan -- urged voters to reelect the president. They did in a landslide. Popular support waned however when news leaked out about White House involvement in the cover-up of the Watergate break-in. Two years after his landslide victory, the president was forced to resign.

President Richard Nixon touted his foreign and domestic policy achievements in his 1972 reelection run. "Nixon Now" -- the Republican campaign slogan -- urged voters to reelect the president. They did in a landslide. Popular support waned however when news leaked out about White House involvement in the cover-up of the Watergate break-in. Two years after his landslide victory, the president was forced to resign.

Artifact

Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)

Date Made

1972

Subject Date

1972

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

85.13.1.19

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.625 in

Width: 9.5 in

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