Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2016.020.008 |
Object Name |
Button, Campaign |
Collection |
David B. Hunker |
Title |
Humphrey/Muskie campaign button |
Date |
October 22, 1968 |
Description |
Presidential campaign tab button distributed at October 22, 1968 Nixon/Agnew rally at the Ohio Statehouse. This button is for Nixon's democratic opponent: Hubert Humphrey and his running mate, Edmund Muskie. The front of the pin reads: "HUMPHHREY / MUSKIE". The tab at the top folds down to attach the button to clothing. |
Dimensions |
H-1.75 W-1.5 inches |
Material |
Metal |
Notes |
Richard Nixon visited Columbus on October 22, 1968 as part of his presidential campaign. Nixon gave a speech on the front steps of the Ohio Statehouse, an event that was attended by about 10,000 people, many GOP leaders and OSU football coach Woody Hayes and his football team. Nixon, along with members of his staff and many journalists, arrived in Columbus on a 15-car train, the "Nixon Victory Special." - Columbus Metropolitan Library Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie were the Democratic candidates for the 1968 presidential election. |
Provenance |
David B. Hunker attended a presidential campaign rally for Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew at the Ohio Statehouse in 1968. He collected this campaign button at the rally. It was in his possession until 2016, when it was donated to the Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center. The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board took over the care of the Statehouse and its collections in 1988. |
People |
Humphrey, Hubert 1911-1978 Muskie, Edmund 1914-1996 |
Search Terms |
Ohio Statehouse Rally |
Subjects |
Political campaigns Political elections Presidential candidates Presidential elections |