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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
2019.76.2 |
Date |
1987-1991 |
Material(s) |
Metal/Ink |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-1 D-0.25 Dia-1 inches |
Description |
This is a circular metal lapel pin that depicts a graduation cap and tassel on the left. The background of the pin is blue and the metal backing shows through to create the image and text that reads, "MARTHA'S ARMY / 1-800-GED-ARMY." The back of the pin has a tack pin, but the clasp is missing. |
Notes |
Martha Carol (Stafford) Wilkinson (1941-2014) served as the First Lady of Kentucky from 1987 to 1991. Born in Casey County, Kentucky, she was the wife of former Kentucky Governor Wallace G. Wilkinson. Shortly after her husband Wallace's election as Governor in 1987, Martha Wilkinson created "Martha's Army,"earn a General Educational Development certificate. Wilkinson's group used techniques such as a telephone hotline, (800)-GED-ARMY, for Kentucky high school dropouts to call to learn how to obtain a General Educational Development certificate. |
Collection |
Robert Westerman Collection |
People |
Wilkinson, Martha Carol Stafford, 1941-2014 |
Subjects |
Campaigns, Political Education Educational aspirations Educational equalization Educational organizations First ladies High school students High schools Literacy Political participation Politicians Politics & government Students |
Search Terms |
First Ladies |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |