Button, John Anderson, 1980

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Object Details

associated person

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.

Credit Line

Robert E. Matthews, Jr.

date made

1980

ID Number

1980.0691.06

accession number

1980.0691

catalog number

1980.0691.06

Object Name

Button

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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