Chavez / For / Congress
Date1957
Mediummetal
Dimensions3/8 × 4 in. (1 × 10.2 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of David H. Kelsey
Object numberPC2006.13.148
DescriptionThis yellow circular political pin has "CHAVEZ" and "CONGRESS" in curved font around the top and bottom of the pin respectively. The center of the pin features the Zia sun symbol which was part of Chavez's campaign. Dionisio "Dennis" Chávez (April 8, 1888 – November 18, 1962) served in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1935, and in the United States Senate from 1935 to 1962. He was the first Hispanic person elected to a full term in the US Senate and this political pin was for his re-election at the end of 1957 which led to his final term beginning in January 1958. Political memorabilia such as this pin encouraged voter participation.On View
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