Description: Pinback button promoting George Wallace for president and Curtis LeMay for vice president, 1968. Emress Specialty Co., New York.Wallace, whose campaign tapped into white middle class anxieties and resentment over the political empowerment of blacks and minorities, chose retired Air Force general Curtis LeMay to bolster the ticket's credibility on foreign policy and national defense. LeMay, however, proved an embarrassment when he called for the use of nuclear weapons if the North Vietnamese could not be defeated by conventional warfare. Still, the Wallace-LeMay ticket polled close to 10 million votes, winning five states, all in the deep South.Jugate pinbacks for Wallace and LeMay are rather uncommon.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 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.
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