Jane Byrne for Mayor green and white

Jane Byrne for Mayor green and white Political Button Museum
Category
Political
Chicago
Additional Images
Jane Byrne for Mayor green and white button back Political Button Museum
Sub Categories
Litho
Mayors
Text on Button Jane Byrne for Mayor
Image Description

White background, with green text. 
Curl Text union bug Pd. FOR BY JANE BYRNE FOR MAYOR COMM.
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/2 inch
Year / Decade Made
1979
1970s
Additional Information

Jane Byrne ran for mayor of Chicago, Illinois in 1979. She won the election with 82% of the votes, becoming the first female mayor of Chicago and also creating the largest margin of victory for a mayoral race. She took office from April 1979 to April 1983, and made strides towards equality by recognizing the gay community, hiring the first African American woman for school superintendent. 
Catalog ID PO0652