Jobs Peace McGovern '72

Jobs Peace McGovern '72 Political Button Museum
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Political
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Text on Button JOBS PEACE McGOVERN '72
Image Description

White text on illustration of three red-colored cogs with interlocking teeth on a blue background.
Curl Text (union bug) McGovern for pres. 73 W. Monroe St. Chgo. 60603
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 1/2 inch
Year / Decade Made
1972
1970s
Additional Information

George McGovern ran in the 1972 presidential election against incumbent candidate Richard Nixon. During his campaign, he pledged to withdraw American troops from Vietnam, end the United States' involvement in the war, and bring about a time of peace to the country. With a lower military budget, McGovern promised to redistribute the money into education, health care, housing, and the creation of thousands of public service jobs. McGovern ultimately did not win the election, gaining only 17 electoral votes to Nixon's 520.
Catalog ID PO0726