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William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
ca. 1770
1864.5
Marble
Related Person: William the Elder Pitt

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Button
Object name 
Button
Date 
1988
Related People 
Campaign Of: Michael S. Dukakis
Related People 
Campaign Of: Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr.
Medium 
Metal
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description 
Circular metal pin-back button "Dukakis/President '88/Bentsen/Vice President '88"; blue, white, red.
Credit Line 
Gift of David Klotz
Object Number 
2001.68
Gallery Label 
In 1988, Democratic candidates Michael Dukakis and Lloyd Bentsen were nominated to run for President and Vice-President, they were defeated by Republicans George Bush and Daniel Quayle.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.