1980.5.260 (Political Pin, Political Button)

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Celluloid-type; black and white photograph of George Bush; red printed slogan on white background "GEORGE BUSH for PRESIDENT"; two single red stars flank the photograph; union "bug" on lower curl; no maker's name; hollow back; pin back. This pin is from the 1988 United States Presidential Election in support of the Republican candidate, George H. W. Bush who ran for President with Dan Quayle for Vice President. They campaigned against the Democratic candidate, Michael Dukakis and Lloyd Bentsen. Bush won the election and became the 41st President of the United States from 1989-1993 and worked toward making the nation "a kinder and gentler world".

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