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1989.12.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.12.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
First Mama License Plate
1989.12.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.12.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

First Mama License Plate

Artifact ID1989.12.1
Object Type Plate, License
Gifter
Maker (Columbia, New Jersey)
Date ca. 1976
Medium metal, paint
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x W 12 in (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pink license plate features an image of the United States Capitol outlined in red. There is diagonal red text on either side of the top of the building.
Historical NoteFirst Lady Betty Ford connected with American citizens on the 1976 Presidential campaign trail by communicating through CB radio. The handle Betty used for her CB radio was "First Mama," as painted on this license plate.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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