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1772-1773
1928.24
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Luce Center
Button
Object name
Button
Date
1952-1956
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 3 1/2 in. ( 8.9 cm )
Description
Circular metal pin-back campaign button "FOR PRESIDENT/ADLAI E. STEVENSON"; black and white image of Adlai Stevenson; white and blue.
Object Number
Z.2909
Gallery Label
Governor Adlai E. Stevenson III was the Democratic nominee for President in 1952 and 1956, Although he was the Democratic favorite, Stevenson lost to Republican opponent Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
