Campaign of
John Bayard Anderson
(American, 1922 – 2017)
Pin-back button
1980
Place madeUnited States, North America
Metal
Overall: 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 cm )
Gift of Roberta J.M. Olson
2003.17.1
John B. Anderson ran as an independent candidate for President in 1980 and is believed to have contributed to Ronald Reagan's landslide victory over Democratic incumbent Jimmy Carter.
DescriptionCircular pin-back campaign button inscribed: "ANDERSON / of ILLINOIS / for PRESIDENT"; white with black lettering and red wavy stripes.ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
