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Better A Third Termer Than A Third Rater

Better A Third Termer Than A Third Rater Political Button Museum
Category: 
Political
Additional Images: 
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Sub Categories: 
Presidents
Text on Button: 
BETTER A THIRD TERMER THAN A THIRD RATER
Image Description: 

Bold red text on a white background.

Back Style: 
Unlocking pin
The Shape: 
Circle
The Size: 
1 3/4 inch
Year / Decade Made: 
1940s
1940
Additional Information: 

This button refers to a statement made by Senator Henry Ashurst of Arizona about his feelings on voting for the Republican candidate, Wendell Willkie, in the 1940 presidential election. Ashurst had previously backed a proposed constitutional amendment limiting presidents to one six-year term. However, when President Roosevelt was nominated to run for a third term in office, Ashurst supported him.  

Catalog ID: 
PO0023
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