Campaign Button

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Campaign Button

Entry/Object ID

1992.87.10

Description

White political pin with big red letters for the words "Senior Power" and smaller, blue lettering for the words "For the President."

Context

One source suggests this pin was part of the Richard Nixon re-election campaign in 1972. "Senior Power" would be a reference to older voters, a demographic most likely to vote.

Acquisition

Accession

1992.87

Source or Donor

Vermont State Archives and Records

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Diameter

1-3/4 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Nixon, Richard Milhous (1913-1994)