Button: McGovern
Classification:
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 2 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 cm )
Object Number:
INV.7070
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
53052
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Ruler
Classification:
Date:
1964
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 16.2 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
White plastic six inch ruler with obverse marked in inches and centimeters and reverse printed with monthly calendars for 1964; inscribed: "ROCKEFELLER for PRESIDENT"
Credit Line:
Gift of Anita K. Lee
Object Number:
2003.11.2
Gallery Label:
Nelson A. Rockefeller, New York Governor and Vice-President, ran unsuccessfully for U.S. President in 1960, 1964 and 1968 on the Republican ticket. During the same time he was re-elected Governor in 1962, 1966 and 1970.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1964
eMuseum Object ID:
52185
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pennant
Classification:
Date:
1953
Medium:
Felt
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 x 5 3/4 in. ( 43.2 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Red felt pennant with depicition of Eisenhower and elephant, inscribed: "President Dwight D. Eisenhower/ Inauguration Jan 20 1953".
Credit Line:
Gift of Anita K. Lee
Object Number:
2003.11.1
Gallery Label:
This pennant belonged to Charles M. Lee (1914-2001).
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1953
eMuseum Object ID:
51033
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign souvenirs (2)
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1973
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 3.8 x 8.9 cm )
Description:
Two pieces of paper "funny money" resembling a dollar bill with an image of Richard Nixon; "The shrunken NIXON DOLLAR"; green and black.
Object Number:
INV.7085
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1973
eMuseum Object ID:
46251
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign license plate
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 11 in. ( 7.6 x 27.9 cm )
Description:
Metal car plate; "WIN WITH/ WILLKIE"; image Willkie's profile oneach side of the slogan; white and black.
Object Number:
INV.6798
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
46250
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign golf ball
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/4 in. ( 7 cm )
Description:
Campaign golf ball; on opposite sides "WIN WITH/WILLKIE"; red and blue painted dots.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anne Allison
Object Number:
1941.1055
Gallery Label:
Wendell Willkie was the Republican nominee for President in 1940.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
46249
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Campaign thimble: Willkie for President
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1940
Medium:
Bakelite
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 1.9 cm )
Description:
Red, white and blue Bakelite campaign thimble with inscription: "GOD SAVE AMERICA/WILLKIE for PRESIDENT"
Credit Line:
Gift of Vee Hansen
Object Number:
1940.788
Gallery Label:
In 1940, Wendell Willkie was the Republican nominee for President.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
46248
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge/tag: No Third Term
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 3/4 in. ( 9.5 cm )
Description:
Circular paper campaign advertisement with string for hanging; "NO/THIRD/TERM!"; image of Uncle Sam giving the thumbs down.
Credit Line:
Gift of H. Maxson Holloway
Object Number:
INV.7391
Gallery Label:
In 1940, President Franklin D. Roosevelt ran for an unprecedented third term.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
46197
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Chewing gum
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1940
Medium:
Gum, foil, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. ( 1.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
One of a group of two sticks of chewing gum wrapped in foil and paper; on obverse; "Ingd: Gum Base, Sugar, Corn Syrup, Softeners, Flavor/AMERICA/ASKS FOR WILLKIE" black and white image of Wendell Willkie; on reverse: "WHITE STAR GUM CO., KANSAS CITY, MO./PLANK NO. 4 (Excerpt)/Teamwork between employer and/employee and protection of the/rights of labor/PEPPERMINT CHEWING GUM"; red, white and blue; stick 2 on obverse: "NO FOREIGN WAR/WITH/WILLKIE"; on reverse: PLANK NO. 2 (Excerpt)/Wiping out of waster and politics/and placing a larger share of the/relief dollar in hands of the man on relief."
Object Number:
INV.6996.1
Gallery Label:
In 1940, Wendell Willkie ran for President against Franklin D. Roosevelt. Willkie lost the election, however he was successful in gathering the country in support of war efforts.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
46195
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Matchbook
Classification:
Date:
1940
Medium:
Paper, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Paper matchbook; on obverse: "ELECT WILLKIE/PRESERVE/YOUR/FREEDOM/BE THANKFUL/YOUCAN STILL DO IT/CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING; on reverse: "Win/with/WENDELL/WILLKIE"; inside of matchbook there is a black and white pop-up image of Willkie around head "WENDELL WILLKIE/AMERICA/NEEDS HIM/in the/WHITEHOUSE"; stars encircling his name; last row of matches replaced with stick images of different people: business man, farmer, construction worker, secretary and homemaker; "WE THE PEOPLE/WANT WILLKIE"
Object Number:
INV.6997
Gallery Label:
In 1940, Wendell Willkie ran for President against Franklin D. Roosevelt. He lost by a considerable margin, however his effect on politics was everlasting. Almost immediately after the election, Willkie made it clear to Roosevelt that he would support the administration's war efforts, and Willkie became an outspoken opponent of Democratic and Republican leaders who wanted to return America to its pre-World War II isolationism.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
46194
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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