1980.5.262 (Political Pin, Political Button)

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Celluloid-type; black and white photograph of John Connally (presidential candidate in 1980, Republican Party)' black printed slogan on white background "CONNALLY"; red printed slogan on white background "LEADERSHIP FOR AMERICA"; lower curl marked "Paid for by Connally For President Committee"; hollow back, pin back.John Connally was a Republican convert when he ran for President in the 1980 election though he withdrew during the primaries. Previous Governor of Texas, Secretary of the Navy, and Secretary of the Treasury, Connally had quite the background in politics. As Secretary of the Navy, Connally was riding in the car with John F. Kennedy when he was assassinated and was even injured. Connally is a firm believer in the idea that there was more than one bullet in the shooting.

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