Museum Collections
Luce Center
Button
Object Number:
2003.47.12
Date:
1968
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 in. ( 2.9 cm )
Description:
Blue pin backed campaign button with "Humphrey" in white cursive lettering
Gallery Label:
Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey was one of the Democratic nominees in 1968 after President Lyndon B. Johnson turned down the nomination for re-election. Humphrey lost the general election to Richard M. Nixon.
Credit Line:
Gift of Frederick Michel
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.