2013 Finalist National Medal for Museum and Library Service

Collection Highlights

Fire engine condenser case
1830-1840
1937.1631
Wood, paint, gilding
Artist/Maker: Thomas Grenell

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Button

Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1952-1956
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 2 1/2 in. ( 6.4 cm )
Description 
Circular pin-back campaign button "PEACE-PROGRESS-PROSPERITY/I LIKE IKE"; black and white image of Dwight D. Eisenhower in center; white, red and blue.
Object Number 
INV.6846
Gallery Label 
Dwight D. Eisenhower rose from obscurity in the United States Army to lead the Allied attack in Europe, ultimately defeating German forces. He was nominated for President in 1952 against Democrat George McGovern. Eisenhower became the 34th President and won a second term in 1956.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.