Contributed by Margaret Chase Smith Library
Description
A button from Margaret Chase Smith's 1964 presidential campaign.
The button has a picture of the Skowhegan Republican on it, with her name and "For President."
Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) took over the U.S. House seat held by her husband, Clyde Smith, after his death in 1940. She served in the U.S. Senate from 1949-1973.
About This Item
- Title: Margaret Chase Smith for President Campaign Button, 1964
- Creator: Margaret Chase Smith Library
- Creation Date: 1964
- Subject Date: 1964
- Location: Skowhegan, Somerset County, ME
- Media: Metal backed pin with plastic coated photograph
- Dimensions: 8.89 cm x 8.89 cm
- Local Code: 472
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Political elections
- Political campaigns
- Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897-1995
- Presidents--Elections
- Buttons (information artifacts)
People
Other Keywords
- button
- buttons (information artifacts)
- campaign
- elections
- Margaret Chase Smith
- president
- presidential elections
- Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897-1996
- Woman
For more information about this item, contact:
Margaret Chase Smith Library56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-7133
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