Button, George McGovern, 1972

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Object Details

referenced

McGovern, George

Description

Senator George McGovern of South Dakota was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for president in 1972. He was defeated by President Richard Nixon, a Republican, who was running for re-election.

Credit Line

Roger Fischer

date made

1972

ID Number

1985.0693.016

accession number

1985.0693

catalog number

1985.0693.016

Object Name

Button

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

blue, black, white (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 1 1/2 in; 3.81 cm

See more items in

Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source