Button, Campaign
Object number2023.168.1
Date2008
MediumMetal; Paper; Celluloid; Ink
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
DescriptionCircular celluloid campaign button. The face of the button has a yellow background and a dark blue text bubble on the top center with white text inside. On the viewers left/center there is a color image of a white woman imitating a Rosie the Riveter pose with blue text on the viewers center, right. Small red text is around the bottom outer edge. Solid metal back with open back closure. DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 2.25 x 0.25 in. (5.7 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsWhite text in blue speech bubble reads: "WE CAN DO IT!"
Blue text on viewers center right reads: "MCCAIN / PALIN '08".
Red text around bottom outer edge reads: "RIGHTLEANING.COM".
Historical NotesButton from the 2008 McCain presidential campaign. John McCain selected Sarah Palin as his running mate. McCain lost to Barack Obama in the general election.
Related person
John McCain
Related person
Sarah Palin
On View
Not on view
Champion
1962
1962
Stella Marrs