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Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson was the 36th First Lady of the United States, married to Democratic president Lyndon B. Johnson. This button was most likely created during the 1968 presidential election by a supporter of the Republican challenger, Richard Nixon. The implication of the button is that Nixon—the eventual winner—would capture the election, forcing the Johnson's to move out. 

A photograph of President Reagan in front, and to the right of a photograph of the White House.  Above the White House is an illustration of a yellow ribbon with orange text.  Below the White House is white text.  The button has a light blue background.  

The inauguration of the President of the United States takes place every 4 years on January 20 to commence a new term for the president. Since Reagan's 1981 inauguration, the ceremony has been held at the Capitol's West Front.

President Ronald Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981-1989. After becoming famous by acting in 53 Hollywood films, Reagan entered politics as a conservative in the 1960s. He was first elected to Governor of California in 1966 and then later campaigned for the 1980 presidential election. President Reagan and his running-mate, Vice President George H. W. Bush, beat President Jimmy Carter in a landslide victory. Reagan is remembered for his fiscal policies, also known as  “Reaganomics,” and is often referenced as a hero-figure by today’s Republican party.  

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James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr was the 39th U.S. President from 1977-1981. Prior to entering politics, Carter was a successful peanut farmer. This button dates from the 1976 presidential campaign and uses the popular peanut image to promote Carter.  The peanut image was pervasive during the campaign, and was used both for and against him. In 2002, he became the first president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Black and white picture of Bill Clinton smiling with his black and white cat on his shoulders. His hand is reaching up to rub the cat. Clinton is wearing a Clinton and Gore cap. The words "SOCKS APPEAL" are in pink capital letters at the bottom of the button.

With his adorable looks and fun personality, Socks the cat quickly became the most famous cat in the world when President Bill Clinton took office in January, 1993. Though presidential pets are common, cats as the First Pet are not. There were only 5 presidential cats in the preceding 14 administrations, dating back to Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921). A stray, Socks was adopted by the Clinton family in 1991, becoming the family pet. When the Clintons relocated to Washington D.C they brought Socks with them, and the black and white cat had free reign over the White House, often photographed in the Oval Office and even the Briefing Room.

Top dog, as it were, Socks' rule as the sole First Pet ended when the Clinton family adopted a Labrador Retriever named Buddy. It was hate at first sight, with President Clinton even saying "You know, I did better with the Arabs, the Palestinians and the Israelis than I've done with Socks and Buddy" when asked how the two pets got along. When President Clinton left the White House in 2001, Socks was given to his secretary Betty Currie because the cat and dog could not get along. Socks lived out the rest of his days with Ms. Currie until his death in 2009 at the age of 20 from cancer.

This button is taken form this photograph taken on 12/20/1993 by an unnamed White House Photographer.

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Comedian Jon Stewart was the host of Comedy Central’s late night news satire program The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015. In a 2007 Pew Research Center poll, Stewart was found to be one of the most admired journalists in the media. As a "fake journalist," he tied for fourth with well-known actual journalists, Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw, Dan Rather, and Anderson Cooper. This button is a reference to a fan-backed campaign imploring Stewart to run in the 2008 presidential election. 

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The phrase “Dingbat for President” comes from a 1972 advertising campaign for that year’s number one watched sitcom, All in the Family. The show centered around a blue collar family and is credited for developing a new type of realistic satire based on actual and controversial life events. The nickname “Dingbat” was given to the sweet yet somewhat naive character of Edith Bunker by her husband, Archie.  

Heart shaped button with white text printed over photograph of Hillary Clinton.  Union bug.  

After serving many years in politics, including eight years as First Lady married to President Bill Clinton and eight years as a US Senator from New York, Hillary Rodham Clinton made a historic run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008.  She lost the nomination to President Barack Obama who went on to win the general election.  In November 2008, President Obama appointed Clinton to Secretary of State where she served until 2013.

Black text with blue and red Obama logo for the "O". City of Chicago silhouette on the lower part of the button with Glow in the dark text and overall background.

This is a glow in the dark button designed and made by Busy Beaver Button Co. The "Glowbama" button was handed out to people at the Obama victory rally at and near Grant Park in 2008. Around 300 of these were made and given to random people at the rally. This rare button is considered a collectable button by some members in the American Political Items Collectors.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower (Ike) was a beloved five star General during World War II. He was elected the 34th President of the United States in November 1952. He served two terms as President, from January 20, 1953 to January 20, 1961, during which he is remembered for bringing peace to Korea and easing tensions caused by the Cold War.  

President Eisenhower is also known for his final address to the nation and his warnings against too many ties between the government and military organizations, also known as the Military-Industrial Complex. During his time in the White House, Alaska and Hawaii became states, and both NASA and the Interstate Highway System were created. A 2009 C-SPAN survey of presidential leadership ranked Eisenhower in the top eight of the first 42 U.S. Presidents.