1964 Johnson Vs. Goldwater A Campaign Button Photo History
March 16 , 2024 - This year marks the 60th anniversary of the race for the White House of Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson vs. Republican U.S. Senator Barry M. Goldwater. While Johnson as a popular incumbent would be easily nominated at the Democratic National Convention held in Atlantic City , New Jersey , Goldwater would emerge from a contentious Republican National Convention held in San Francisco , California.
Goldwater represented a new wave of conservativism that was then sweeping the Republican Party. Despite resistance from moderates , Goldwater was nominated on the first ballot. Goldwater's campaign slogan "A Choice - Not An Echo" would be reflected on bumper stickers and on some Barry Goldwater campaign buttons. Gold coloring would also be featured on some Goldwater buttons along with his trademark black framed glassed. As his vice presidential running mate Goldwater selected U.S. Congressman William E. Miller of New York.
For the Democrats , Robert F. Kennedy was believed to be a strong possibility to join Johnson on the ticket. A Johnson Kennedy pairing was unlikely though as the two men were not the best of friends. Ultimately , Johnson gave the nod to U.S. Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota. Humphrey was no stranger to presidential politics as he had sought the Democratic Party nomination in 1960. Lyndon Johnson campaign buttons for the most part would utilize traditional red, while and blue color schemes. Some LBJ buttons would features his trademark cowboy hat.
With both parties having selected their nominees the candidates moved on into the fall campaign. Through out the year and continuing till November , Johnson always led Goldwater by large margins in poll after poll. When the votes were tallied on election day , Johnson won 61.05% of the vote to 38.47% for Goldwater. In the Electoral College , Johnson won 486 to 52 for Goldwater.
While the 1964 presidential campaign long ago entered the pages of histories , Lyndon Johnson campaign buttons and Barry Goldwater campaign buttons continue to be reminders of that era. Below is a photo history of the 1964 presidential campaign.
Biden and Trump Both Clinch Nominations
March 12 , 2024 - President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump after resounding wins in the primaries of Georgia , Washington , Hawaii and Mississippi are each now the their parties presumptive nominee.
Yesterday , Biden crossed over the threshold with the 1,968 delegates needed for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. He now has 2,101 delegates. Biden will formally receive the mantle of Democratic standard bearer at the Democratic National Convention to be held in August in Chicago , Illinois.
Trump has now secured 1,247 of the 1,215 delegates needed for the Republican Party presidential nomination. In July , Trump will get the official stamp of approval at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee , Wisconsin.
Kennedy Family Presidential Campaign Buttons - A Photo History
March 11 , 2024 - With Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 2024 White House run it makes the fourth time that a member of the Kennedy family has mounted a presidential campaign. Across these history making events which began in 1960 with John F. Kennedy , a wide variety of campaign buttons have been created that reflect these men and the times that they lived in.
Beginning with John F. Kennedy campaign buttons in 1960 , these buttons herald the youth and optimism of the 1960's to come. As Kennedy was a much younger man then the current then President Dwight Eisenhower , a mere photo of JFK indicated that America was on the verge of significant change. 1960 John F. Kennedy campaign buttons also reflect the conservative era of the 1950's in that many designs would mimic the Eisenhower pinback buttons of 1952 and 1956.
On March 16, 1968 Senator Robert F. Kennedy of New York would launch his own presidential campaign. RFK would run an electrifying campaign and be greeted by exuberant crowds in the run up to the California presidential primary on June 4. While campaign button designers would for the most part recycle traditional red, white and color schemes of the 1950's and early 1960's some buttons would incorporate psychedelic pop art that was in vouge at the end of the sixties. Robert Kennedy campaign buttons of 1968 reflect a different time and place from that of JFK's 1960 White House run.
In 1980, Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts would become the third brother to run for president. A presidential run by Ted Kennedy had long been anticipated and campaign buttons would be produced with this in mind through out the the 1970's as a result. A wide variety of Ted Kennedy campaign buttons would be created in 1980. While Ted Kennedy was not successful in his White House quest , his presidential campaign buttons added to the legacy of the Kennedy family's political history.
In 2023 , Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would launch a run for the Democratic Party presidential nomination. RFK Jr. campaign buttons in some cases are a reflection of ones that were produced for his father in 1968. While RFK Jr. has since chosen to run as independent candidate his campaign buttons continue the Kennedy mystic. Below is a photo history of John F. Kennedy , Robert F. Kennedy , Edward "Ted" Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign buttons.
Biden and Trump Have Super Duper Super Tuesday
March 6 , 2024 - With victories coast to coast yesterday President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump effectively secured their respective parties nomination as they resounding won contest after contest and most importantly each accumulated large amounts of convention delegates.
Biden has now secured 1,506 of the 1,968 needed to win the Democratic party presidential nomination. Trump has secured to date 1,004 of the 1,215 needed to capture the Republican Party presidential nomination. Super Tuesday also ended the competition either candidate faced as Republican Nikki Haley and Democrat Dean Phillips both ended their presidential campaign in the aftermath of Super Tuesday.
The next big date of the presidential primary calendar is March 19 when voters head to the polls in Arizona , Florida , Illinois , Kansas and Ohio.
If they haven't before March 19 collected the necessary delegates needed for nomination , that will be day that Biden and Trump lock down the final delegates needed to be the nominee of their respective parties.
Dean Phillips Drops Out Of Presidential Race
March 6 , 2024 - U.S. Congressman Dean Phillips ended his bid for the Democratic nomination for president today. President Joe Biden completely overwhelmed Phillips on Super Tuesday in beating him all 15 states that held either a primary or caucus.
In a statement released online Phillips said "To all who supported my effort. Thank you. We will continue the important work to ensure a more responsive , democratic , and generationally diverse political system. But today, in light of the stark reality we face , I ask you to join me in mobilizing , energizing , and doing all you can to help keep a man of decency and integrity in the White House. That's Joe Biden."