Goldwater and Miller

Goldwater and Miller Political Button Museum
Category
Political
Additional Images
Goldwater and Miller button back Political Button Museum
Sub Categories
Litho
Text on Button GOLDWATER AND MILLER
Image Description

The top quarter of the button is red with one white star in the middle, the bottom quarter is blue with one white star in the middle and the center of the button is white with blue text.
Curl Text GREEN DUCK CO CHICAGO
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
7/8 inch
The Manufacturer
Green Duck Co.
Additional Information

Barry Goldwater was a United States Senator from Arizona who won the Republican Party's presidential nomination for the 1964 election against Lyndon B. Johnson.  Goldwater wanted the American people to regain responsibility for choices and take control away from and limit the power coming from Washington.

William Edward Miller was Goldwater's chosen running mate for Vice President.  Miller was a former District Attorney of New York and served in the US House of Representatives from 1951 to 1965 and was chairman of the Republican National Committee from 1961 to 1964.

Goldwater and Miller lost the election, carrying only six states and 38% of the popular vote.
Catalog ID PO0231