Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Campaign |
Catalog Number |
2005.6.30 |
Date |
1964 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Plastic/Tinplate/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-3.5 Dia-3.5 inches |
Description |
This circular celluloid-type political button has a white background and an inscription in red and blue lettering that reads, "GOLDWATER / in 64 / COLD-WATER / in 65 / BREAD & WATER / in 66." The edge of the button face has a red trim and the initials "B. W." stamped on the metal backing. |
Notes |
Senator Barry Goldwater was the Republican nominee for President in 1964. He lost by the widest margin of anyone, up to that time, to Lyndon Johnson. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1964 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Goldwater, Barry Morris, 1909-1998 |
Subjects |
Political campaigns Politicians Button badges Presidential candidates Presidential elections |
Search Terms |
Republicans Republican Party Button, Political Presidential candidates Presidential nominees Presidential elections |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |