Anderson of Illinois for President

Anderson of Illinois for President Political Busy Beaver Button Museum
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Political
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Anderson of Illinois for President back Political Busy Beaver Button Museum
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Text on Button ANDERSON of ILLINOIS for PRESIDENT
Image Description

Black text with illustration of red and white flag on white background.
Curl Text Union bug
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
2 1/4 inch
Additional Information

John Anderson was a Republican Illinois Representative (16th congressional district, 1961 to 1981). He ran for president during the 1980 presidential campaign. Initially running as a Republican, he eventually ran as an Independent. This switch came as result of many factors, such as, his less conservative views on tax cuts, gun control, and the Republican party's failure to endorse the Equal Rights Amendment. 
Sources

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/04/us/politics/john-anderson-who-ran-against-reagan-and-carter-in-1980-is-dead-at-95.html
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