Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
2002.23.18 |
Maker |
AB & S |
Date |
2000 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Plastic/Tinplate |
Dimensions |
H-1.25 W-1.25 Dia-1.25 inches |
Description |
This is a political button for the Bush-Cheney 2000 presidential campaign. There are color photographs of George W. Bush and Richard Cheney on top of a gold waving American flag background. There is a black elephant silhouette at the top. The lettering is in black ink and reads "Bush Cheney/2000". |
Notes |
Drexell R. Davis, a self-described "Yellow Dog" Democrat, held several elected positions in Kentucky state government. His thirty-three years of public service prompted his interest in collecting political memorabilia. Vice President Al Gore of Tennessee and his running mate, Senator Joseph Lieberman, were defeated in the 2000 presidential race by Republicans George W. Bush (Governor of Texas) and Richard Cheney (Pennsylvania). Gore narrowly won the popular vote count but lost in the electoral college. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
2000 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Bush, George W. Cheney, Richard AB & S |
Subjects |
Presidential elections political campaigns Presidents Presidential candidates |
Search Terms |
Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |