Campaign of
Hubert H. Humphrey Jr.
(American, 1911 – 1978)
Pin-back button
1968
Place madeUnited States, North America
Metal
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Gift of Frederick Michel
2003.47.17
Eugene McCarthy ran for president on a platform promising an end to the war in Vietnam, but when he failed to gain the nomination at the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago, his anti-war supporters were left without a candidate (both Humphrey and Nixon supported the war effort). Humphrey tried desperately to enlist doves, including former McCarthy supporters, to help him defeat Richard Nixon, but lost in a close race. Many attribute Humphrey's loss to the lack of turnout by McCarthy supporters.
DescriptionBlue pin-backed campaign button with white flower and words "McCARTHY SUPPORTERS FOR / HUMPHREY / NOW"ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)
