Campaign of
Hubert H. Humphrey Jr.
(American, 1911 – 1978)
Campaign of
Edmund Muskie
(American, 1914 – 1996)
Pin-back button
1968
Metal
Overall (diam.): 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Gift of Frederick Michel
2003.47.2
Vice-President Hubert H. Humphrey was one of the Democratic nominees in 1968 after President Lyndon B. Johnson turned down the nomination for re-election. Humphrey lost the general election to Richard M. Nixon.
DescriptionRed, white and blue pin-backed campaign button reads "RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP / HUMPHREY-MUSKIE" in white letters with picture of Humphrey and Muskie in middle of buttonClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
