Red heart shaped button

This is one of many variations of a plain heart shape. The heart shape is a graphic symbol representing an expression of love. The use of the heart shape originated in the Middle Ages, though it wasn’t used to symbolize love until the 15th century. Today it is frequently used on romantic items, as well as on buttons to indicate a specific love of something. 

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The AMC Pacer is an automobile that was presented in 1975. The Pacer was short lived, with only six model years and around 280,000 units made. A Pacer Wagon was later created in 1977 but production ended for it in 1980. The Pacer is considered to be ahead of its time and a few still exist today. 

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Written, sung, and produced by Greg Perry, “It Takes Heart” hit #53 on the R&B Charts when it was released as a single in 1982. “It Takes Heart” is an example of the Northern Soul sub-genre of R&B and found success both in the United States and the United Kingdom. Perry was a prolific songwriter and producer for the Detroit-based Holland-Dozier-Holland Invictus/Hot Wax record label created by former Motown Records producers. As a solo artist Perry released two albums with four singles that landed in the top 100 of the R&B Chart.

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 The United States flag is symbolic of freedom, courage, and strength. The first official flag of the United States was the Stars and Stripes, featuring thirteen alternating red and white stripes and thirteen white stars on a blue background. Sometimes referred to as the "Betsy Ross" flag, the Continental Congress approved its design on June 14, 1777.  On May 1, 1795, the second Flag Resolution mandated new stars and stripes be added when new states were admitted to the Union. The third and last Flag Resolution of 1818 declared the number of stripes would remain thirteen, but the number of stars would always match the number of states. The Resolution stated that these updates were to be made on the Fourth of July. The text here—combined with a heart filled with the United States flag—expresses a love for the United States, pride in the flag, and suggests it is to be kept close to one's heart.

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The I heart NY logo was created in 1977 by Milton Glaser for an ad campaign created by advertising agency Wells Rich Greene. The marketing campaign was sought by then-Deputy Commissioner William S. Doyle to increase tourism in the state of New York. The campaign was a wild success. The original sketch of the logo is permanently on display at the MOMA.

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Congressional Quarterly is a publication founded in 1945 by Nelson and Henrietta Poynter to inform US citizens of congressional activity. Their aim with this publication was to foster interest in and understanding of, the real-life impacts of government. “I <3 Politics in America” is a slogan that communicates engagement and enthusiasm for the democratic process, keeping in line with the ethos of Congressional Quarterly.

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This is a variation of the "I heart NY" logo. The I heart NY logo was created in 1977 by Milton Glaser for an ad campaign created by advertising agency Wells Rich Greene. The marketing campaign was sought by then-Deputy Commissioner William S. Doyle to increase tourism in the state of New York. The campaign was a wild success. The original sketch of the logo is permanently on display at the MOMA. The logo has become iconic in pop-culture and has been imitated in many forms around the world.

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The I heart NY logo was created in 1977 by Milton Glaser for an ad campaign created by advertising agency Wells Rich Greene. The marketing campaign was sought by then-Deputy Commissioner William S. Doyle to increase tourism in the state of New York. The campaign was a wild success. The original sketch of the logo is permanently on display at the MOMA.

The logo has become iconic in pop-culture and has been imitated in many forms around the world.

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I Love My Wife is an original musical produced in 1977 by Michael Stewart and Cy Coleman about two men trying to convince their significant others to wife-swap. The musical was nominated for six Tony awards and won Best Direction of a Musical and Best Featured Actor in a Musical. The musical conducted 857 performances over the course of two years.

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During the 1960’s Topps, best known for their sports memorabilia, produced pins that featured satire/parody for novelty and humor, known as “wise guy” pins. These pins were sold on counters or in wax packets.