Pin, Dwight Eisenhower, 1950s

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Object Details

associated person; referenced

Eisenhower, Dwight D.

associated institution

Republican National Party

Description

By the 1950s, women comprised half of the voting electorate. To encourage their participation, campaigns produced inexpensive costume jewelry such as this pin featuring the symbol of the Republican Party and the familiar nickname of Republican presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower defeated Democratic challenger Adlai Stevenson in 1952 and 1956.

Credit Line

The Ralph E Becker Collection of Political Americana

ID Number

PL.227739.1952.N131

catalog number

227739.1952.N131

accession number

227739

Object Name

Brooch

Physical Description

fabric (overall material)

thread, metallic (overall material)

gold; silver; red; blue (overall color)

Measurements

overall pin: 2 1/4 in x 3 1/8 in; 5.715 cm x 7.9375 cm

place made

India

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