Reagan
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
AssociationAssociated with
Ronald Reagan
(1911 Tampico, Illinois - 2004 Los Angeles, California)
Date1980
Mediummetal
Dimensions1/4 × 1 1/8 in. (0.6 × 2.9 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Edward T. Peeples
Object numberPC1997.5.59
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 has some red, white and blue American flag detailing throughout, with a white central line acting as a background for blue text, which reads "REAGAN."On View
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