Reagan/Bush '84
Artist
unidentified
AssociationAssociated with
Ronald Reagan
(1911 Tampico, Illinois - 2004 Los Angeles, California)
AssociationAssociated with
George H. W. Bush
(1924 Milton, Massachusetts - 2018 Houston)
Date1984
Mediummetal
Dimensions1/4 × 1 3/8 in. (0.6 × 3.5 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Edward T. Peeples
Object numberPC1997.5.57
DescriptionThis campaign button was produced for Ronald Reagan's 1984 bid for the United States presidency, along with his running mate, George H. W. Bush. Reagan, who was elected the 40th president in 1980, won a second term in a landslide victory in 1984. A former actor and governor of California, Reagan’s presidency was defined by his conservative policies, a strong anti-communist stance, and significant economic reforms, including tax cuts and deregulation. His administration is also remembered for its role in the Cold War, particularly for increasing military spending and the strategic defense initiative. Reagan left office in 1989, having reshaped the political landscape of the 1980s and established a lasting legacy in American politics. The button is mostly blue, with white and red detailing throughout. A red "84" sits next to white text that reads "REAGAN / BUSH."On View
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