"We Like Ike" Campaign Button
Artist
unidentified
Manufacturer / MakerCreated by
Dwight Eisenhower
(1890 Denison, Texas - 1969 Washington, DC)
Date1952
Mediummetal
Dimensions3/8 × 7/8 in. (1 × 2.2 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of James R. Cole
Object numberPC1991.12.1
DescriptionThis metal campaign button features the base colors of red, white, and blue. The top portion highlights a red stripe with a small white star in the middle, just below this the words "WE LIKE / IKE" in large, bold, navy blue lettering are read. On the bottom, a navy blue stripe with a small white star in the middle is pictured. "IKE" refrencing former president Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), who won the 1952 election with his running mate Richard Nixon (1913-1994) against Democratic opponent Aldai Stevenson II (1900-1965) who used these buttons to promote his campaign. Eisenhower's presidency held impacts in New Mexico such as utilizing military installations like the Kirtland Air Force Base, and the Los Alamos National Labratory for further defense throughout the Cold War, ultimately developing defense research and testing within the state.On View
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