Gus Savage Smiley

Gus Savage Smiley Smileys Busy Beaver Button Museum
Category
Smileys
Chicago
Political
Additional Images
Gus Savage Smiley Back Smileys Busy Beaver Button Museum
Sub Categories
Congress
Text on Button GUS SAVAGE
Image Description

Black text and black smiley on a yellow background
Curl Text [union bug]
Back Style
Locking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 3/4 inch
Additional Information

Gus Savage was a politician and influential publisher from Chicago. He was an outspoken champion of equality and black liberation, but was marred by personal and political controversies. He served Illinois in the US House of Representatives for six terms between 1981 and 1993. Savage died on October 31st, 2015.  
Sources

Rudin, K. (2012, November 26.) The Political And Personal Demise Of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/politicaljunkie/2012/11/26/165822161/the-tragedy-of-the-demise-of-congressman-jesse-jackson-jr

The History Makers. (n.d.) Gus Savage. The History Makers. https://www.thehistorymakers.org/biography/gus-savage
Catalog ID SM0210