Pin-back button

1972–1973

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Metal, plastic

Overall: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)

Gift of Norma P. Munn

2002.68.20

Spiro Theodore Agnew (1918-1996), became the only vice president of the United States to resign his office while under criminal investigation. In 1968 and 1972, Agnew had won election as vice president under President Richard M. Nixon. This pin states that Agnew had knowledge of Nixon's criminal activity.

DescriptionCircular pin-back button: "NIXON / KNEW. / AND / AGNEW"; beneath is an image of a lady bug; blue and white.

Markingsprinted: on side of button: "N.G. SLATER CORP., N.Y.C. 11"

ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)