Clinton Gore 96

Clinton Gore 96 Political Button Museum
Category
Political
Additional Images
Clinton Gore 96 button back Political Button Museum
Sub Categories
Illustrations
Civil Rights
LGBTQ Rights
Text on Button Clinton Gore 96
Image Description

Pink triangle on a blue (top) and red (bottom) background with centered white text
Back Style
Locking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
2 1/8 inch
Year / Decade Made
1996
1990s
Additional Information

In 1996, Bill Clinton and Al Gore ran on the Democratic national ticket for President and Vice President against Republican candidates Bob Dole and Jack Kemp, and Reform candidates Ross Perot and Pat Choate.  Clinton and Gore supported legislation for employment nondiscrimination and the removal of limited security clearances for gay civilians.  The pink triangle on the button is a symbol of gay pride.  After winning the election, the Clinton-Gore administration fought for hate crimes legislation and opposed anti-gay ballot initiatives.
Catalog ID PO0590