Object Details
referenced
Anderson, John B.
Description
In 1980, Representative John Anderson of Illinois participated in 20 Republican primaries, finishing second in several, before declaring himself an independent candidate for president. Anderson’s National Unity Campaign polled well in the summer (reaching a high of 26%) and he qualified for the ballot in all 50 states. His support declined by November but Anderson’s final total of 6.6% of the popular vote places him seventh on the all-time list of third-party candidates.
Date made
1980
ID Number
2003.0340.10
accession number
2003.0340
catalog number
2003.0340.10
Object Name
Button
Physical Description
red; white; blue (overall color)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 1/4 in; x 5.715 cm
See more items in
Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
Exhibition
American Democracy
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
referenced
Political Campaigns
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1271935