Irving Sunrise Rotary – Irving Sunrise Rotary Fall 2024 Auction
Auction Ends: Nov 13, 2024 09:00 PM CST

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Pat For First Lady- Campaign Pin

Item Number
112
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
7 USD
Next Minimum Bid
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Time Left
14d 23h
Online Close
2024-11-13 22:00:00.0

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Item Description

 

This is a reproduction pin from 1972 printing.

Pat Nixon was President Richard Nixon's wife and was the First Lady of the United States from 1969-1974. 

The "Pat for First Lady" message was popular during her husband's campaign against John F. Kennedy in the election of 1960. This slogan could be seen on buttons and bumper stickers, among other items. It was specifically targeted toward housewives, a group that the Republican Party courted during the 1950s. The media went so far as to try to create a race between Pat Nixon and Jacqueline Kennedy, whose husband would ultimately win the Presidency. 

Item Special Note

Item shown is exact item up for auction--- shipping charges apply if not a local pick up

 

Donated by Bob Whitney-- Rotarian

Donated By:

Bob Whitney-Rotarian