Object Details
depicted
Clinton, Bill
Dole, Bob
Description
“The Great Debate” was the media label given to the first debate in 1996 between Democratic candidate President Bill Clinton and his Republican challenger Senator Bob Dole. This mechanical tin toy was a humorous take on that name. When the lower bar of the toy is moved, the two figures rock back and forth jabbing at each other. Clinton was successful in his bid for re-election.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Jeanne M Benas
Date made
1996-09-14
ID Number
1997.0372.1
accession number
1997.0372
catalog number
1997.0372.01
Object Name
Toy, figure
Physical Description
black; red; white; blue; yellow (overall color)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in; 19.685 cm x 8.89 cm
See more items in
Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
Government, Politics, and Reform
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
Data Source
National Museum of American History
referenced
Political Campaigns
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1278031
