Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1997.56.114 |
Date |
1996 |
Material(s) |
Paper/Plastic/Aluminum |
Dimensions |
H-3.438 W-3.438 Dia-3.438 inches |
Description |
This is a paper and plastic political button that was created for the presidential campaign of Ross Perot and Pat Choate. The button has a solid yellow background with red text. The center of the button contains color photos of both Ross Perot, on the proper right, and Pat Choate, on the proper left. Directly above the photos is an eagle holding the American flag. The inscription on the button reads, "Vote Reform Party / Perot-Choate / '96." Celluloid process; computer generated; yellow background; jugate with color photos of Ross Perot and Pat Choate under an American eagle; red text. |
Notes |
Texas billionaire Ross Perot launched a spirited third party run for the presidency in 1992 and 1996. His running mate in 1996 was economist Pat Choate. |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1996 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Perot, Ross |
Subjects |
Campaigns, Political Elections Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Political parties Politicians Politics & government Presidential candidates Presidential elections |
Search Terms |
Campaign buttons Campaigns, Presidential Political buttons Politics Presidential campaigns |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |