Henry A. Wallace Campaign Button, 1948
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Henry Wallace was a leading liberal and progressive idealist in President Franklin Roosevelt's administration. In 1948, Wallace took up the Progressive Party's presidential mantle after disputes with President Truman. Wallace sought support from those who backed his policies during FDR's administration -- progressives, labor organizers and farmers. But his left-leaning views turned voters away. Wallace received a mere 2.4% of the vote.
Henry Wallace was a leading liberal and progressive idealist in President Franklin Roosevelt's administration. In 1948, Wallace took up the Progressive Party's presidential mantle after disputes with President Truman. Wallace sought support from those who backed his policies during FDR's administration -- progressives, labor organizers and farmers. But his left-leaning views turned voters away. Wallace received a mere 2.4% of the vote.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1948
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Creator Notes
Possibly manufactured by L. J. Imber in Chicago, Illinois.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.142.35
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 in
Inscriptions
Front: LABOR | WALLACE | 1948
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