Description: Pinback button promoting Hubert Humphrey for president and Edmund Muskie for vice president, 1968. Western Badge, Los Angeles.Racial tensions ran high across much of America in 1968. The assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis on April 4th had sparked riots in nearly every major city, and the assassination of Robert Kennedy barely two months later shattered any hope that the country might transcend hatred and violence through the electoral process. Establishment Democrats united behind Vice President Humphrey and Senator Muskie, both of whom had strong liberal records on racial issues, and a majority of black voters supported the ticket in November. It would not be enough, however, to offset the millions of white voters who bolted the party in favor of the Southern populist and cultural conservative George Wallace, handing the close election to the Republican Richard Nixon.SIZE: 1.5 in.ASSURED AUTHENTICITYNo reproductions. No exceptions. ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONSExcellent condition unless noted. PROFESSIONAL SERVICEFast, secure, trackable shipments. BUYING MORE? COMBINE & SAVE with FLAT RATE SHIPPING!Our store has hundreds of items, and a typical order is 5-10 items. Instead of completing checkout and paying for each item separately, add them to your cart and make one combined payment when you're done shopping...you'll pay one flat rate for shipping on the entire order, and our packing crew will thank you! NOTE: Shipping discounts cannot be applied retroactively to multiple orders, however buyer may qualify for a store credit when shipments can be consolidated. Legacy Americana specializes in historical memorabilia documenting America's political and cultural heritage. We take pride in offering a large and comprehensive selection of items, with something for every collecting budget and specialization. Every item is fully warranted to be authentic and original, and only the finest quality specimens make it into our inventory. We have been an eBay seller since 1998, and launched our eBay store in 2004. We have consistently maintained a positive feedback rating above 99%, five-star detailed ratings, and many of our buyers are repeat customers. As a member of American Political Items Collectors (APIC), the national organization of political hobbyists and scholars, we are committed to upholding its code of ethics. Whether you're an avid collector, history buff on a budget, or looking for that perfect gift for the partisan or pundit on your list, Legacy Americana is your one-stop shop for historical and political memorabilia on the Web.
Price: 8.95 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-07-31T02:09:37.000Z
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