Button, Campaign
Object number2011.73.4
Date1974-2010
MediumMetal, plastic
Credit LineGift of Bruce Williamson
DescriptionCircular, white campaign button with red lettering. Campaign message across center. Straight pin attached vertically down back.Dimensions1.5 in. (3.8 cm)Inscriptions"MURTHA / FOR / CONGRESS" across center.
Historical NotesCongressman John Murtha was the Democratic representative of Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district from 1974 until his death in 2010. He was the first Vietnam War veteran to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Previous owner
C. Doyle Steele
(died 1999)
Related person
John Murtha
Related institution
Democratic Party
Related institution
United States House of Representatives
Terms
On View
Not on view1974-2010
1967-1971
1989-1992
c. 1979
c. 2002
Badge-a-Minit
2004
1979-2006
1954
c. 1976