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2007.381.33; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2007.381.33; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Fordzie1976 Campaign Button
2007.381.33; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2007.381.33; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
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Fordzie1976 Campaign Button

Artifact ID2007.381.33
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker
Date ca. 1976
Medium ink, paper, metal, celluloid
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round white button features a black and white photo of President Gerald R. Ford wearing a leather jacket. Curved red text is above and below the image.
Historical NoteOn a variety of his 1976 Presidential campaign materials, Gerald Ford presented himself as a likeness of the character Fonzie from the popular 1970's television show Happy Days!Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2007.
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mark D. Griffith
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCongressional, Presidential, and Gubernatorial Campaign Artifacts (74627951)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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