Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Badge, Campaign |
Catalog Number |
2000.64.28 |
Date |
1996 |
Material(s) |
Metal/Plastic/Ink/Paper/Polyester |
Dimensions |
H-21 W-4 inches |
Description |
This convention badge is in several pieces. A polyester lanyard is printed with "United Airlines." It is looped and ends in a clip that holds an identification badge that is printed paper covered in plastic. The paper is rectangular and white. It is printed with "1996 Democratic National Convention" at the top in black ink followed by "Judy / Judy Campbell / Delegate." In the lower left corner is a red, white and blue star with "Kentucky / Democratic / Party" printed to the right of it. On the lanyard, above the metal clip is a triangular shaped political button, point downward. The top has a blue stripe with "CLINTON" in white, then a red stripe with "GORE" in white, then a white stripe with "96" in gray. Above this button is another that is star shaped. A series of stripes radiate from the center: blue with stars on a point, then red, white, red; repeating that pattern. In the center is a circle with a black and white image of Bill Clinton. Above the image is a gold ribbon with "BILL CLINTON" on it and another ribbon below has "AMERICA'S STAR" on it. |
Notes |
Incumbent President Bill Clinton was re-elected in 1996 over Republicans Bob Dole and Jack Kemp. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1996 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Clinton, William J. Gore, Al, 1948- Campbell, Judy Clinton, Bill |
Subjects |
Presidential elections Button badges Buttons (Information artifacts) Political activity Political campaigns Political candidates |
Search Terms |
Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections Elections |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |