Description: Pinback button promoting Hubert Humphrey for president and Robert Kennedy for vice president, 1968. Emress Specialty Co., New York.President Johnson's surprise announcement that he would not seek reelection in 1968 left the race for the Democratic nomination wide open. The contenders were Minnesota Senator Eugene McCarthy, whose strength in the primaries had prompted Johnson's withdrawal; Vice President Hubert Humphrey; and New York Senator Robert Kennedy, brother of the martyred president, whose surge in the late spring primaries seemed unstoppable. A win in California would put Kennedy in control of the largest bloc of delegates, but Humphrey still had the inside track--the backing of labor, urban bosses, and the tacit support of the White House.A group of centrist Democrats, hoping to avoid a bruising convention battle, put forward the idea of a Humphrey-Kennedy ticket. Some speculated that the two camps were already negotiating behind the scenes. Whether such a coalition was in the offing we shall never know, for Kennedy was felled by an assassin as he left his victory celebration the night of the California primary. Humphrey emerged as the nominee (despite a revolt by the McCarthyites) and would narrowly lose to Richard Nixon in November. We are not aware of any other pinbacks from 1968 promoting a Humphrey-Kennedy dream ticket. This one never made it into circulation, having been found in an unopened carton when the Emress warehouse was sold in the late 1990s.SIZE: 1.5 in. ASSURED AUTHENTICITYNo reproductions. No exceptions. ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONSExcellent condition unless noted. PROFESSIONAL SERVICEFast, secure, trackable shipments. BUYING MORE? COMBINE & SAVE with FLAT RATE SHIPPING!Our store has hundreds of items, and a typical order is 5-10 items. Instead of completing checkout and paying for each item separately, add them to your cart and make one combined payment when you're done shopping...you'll pay one flat rate for shipping on the entire order, and our packing crew will thank you! NOTE: Shipping discounts cannot be applied retroactively to multiple orders, however buyer may qualify for a store credit when shipments can be consolidated. Legacy Americana specializes in historical memorabilia documenting America's political and cultural heritage. We take pride in offering a large and comprehensive selection of items, with something for every collecting budget and specialization. Every item is fully warranted to be authentic and original, and only the finest quality specimens make it into our inventory. We have been an eBay seller since 1998, and launched our eBay store in 2004. We have consistently maintained a positive feedback rating above 99%, five-star detailed ratings, and many of our buyers are repeat customers. As a member of American Political Items Collectors (APIC), the national organization of political hobbyists and scholars, we are committed to upholding its code of ethics. Whether you're an avid collector, history buff on a budget, or looking for that perfect gift for the partisan or pundit on your list, Legacy Americana is your one-stop shop for historical and political memorabilia on the Web.
Price: 8.95 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-09-24T19:08:17.000Z
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Presidential Campaign: Hubert Humphrey 1968
Type: Button
