Barry Goldwater Campaign Button, 1964
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In 1964, Republicans selected Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater as their standard bearer. Conservative Republicans reveled in the victory of a like-minded candidate. But the hard shift to the political right came with a cost. The blunt-talking candidate's conservative views were painted as extremist and dangerous by his Democratic opponent, President Lyndon Johnson. Voters agreed and rejected Goldwater--he lost in a landslide.
In 1964, Republicans selected Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater as their standard bearer. Conservative Republicans reveled in the victory of a like-minded candidate. But the hard shift to the political right came with a cost. The blunt-talking candidate's conservative views were painted as extremist and dangerous by his Democratic opponent, President Lyndon Johnson. Voters agreed and rejected Goldwater--he lost in a landslide.
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1964
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2002.0.25.101
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.25 in
Inscriptions
Front: GOLDWATER | 1964
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