"I Like Ike" License Plate Topper, 1952
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In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
In the early 1950s, Dwight Eisenhower or "Ike" was one of the most admired living Americans. Both parties courted the trusted World War II military leader sure that Eisenhower would win if he ran for president. He would. "Ike" declared he was a Republican and in 1952 easily defeated his Democratic opponent, Adlai Stevenson. "I Like Ike" became his popular campaign slogan.
Artifact
Vehicle ornament
Date Made
1952
Place of Creation
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.107
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
in white letters: I LIKE IKE
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