Button, Campaign
Button, Campaign
Button, Campaign

Button, Campaign

Object number2012.32.6
Datec. 1970
Mediummetal
Credit LineGift of Dale Yessler
DescriptionWhite and blue background with red printed campaign message in center. Straight pin and maker's info on reverse side.Dimensions1 x 0.25 x 1.125 in. (2.5 x 0.6 x 2.9 cm)
InscriptionsRed print in center: "PETE!"

MarksOn reverse side "UNION / I.U.E. AFL-CIO / SHOP".
Historical NotesPete! (for mayor) small pinback button. Pete Flaherty was a popular Mayor in Pittsburgh from 1970 to 1977. His first campaign used his first name with an exclamation point: "PETE!" When he ran for re-election in 1973, his campaign advisors came up with the very simple pun, "RE-PETE!" Flaherty worked closely with Tom Foerster in his political career and also had a focus on infrastructure when he was in office.
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