1968 Ronald Reagan Presidential Campaign Hopeful Pins Group From Convention Era
The film and TV star, Ronald Reagan, got his political stripes at the 1964 Republican National Convention with a speech he made in support of Barry Goldwater. By 1965 he was asked to run for California governor, and he defeated Edmund "Pat" Brown for that job in 1966. Brown was the guy who had embarrassed Richard Nixon in 1962 by beating a former U.S. Vice President. By 1968, Reagan was a presidential hopeful himself and also considered as a running mate with Richard Nixon. (There are several buttons which prove this). Ronnie got re-elected governor in 1970, and then he challenged sitting president, Gerald Ford for the 1976 Republican Presidential Nomination, and almost got it, too. But Ford lost to Jimmy Carter that year and in 1980, Reagan did get nominated and then it was full steam ahead defeating Carter in a big win that fall. Then he won by an even greater landslide for re-election in 1984 against Walter Mondale. Here's group of cellos and lithos from that early 1968, Reagan presidential hopeful attempt, which are examples of several designs made by the famous A.G. Trimble Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in their push for him at the RNC that year. (We have one of their most popular, 3.5" "floating head" pins listed, our item 304865332540). These range in size from 2.25" down to 1" for comparison. Although the "Make a Difference" cello does have some foxing, (which isn't unusual for this pin), it's also the most valuable of this group, having brought about $60 in Al Anderson Auction #182. These are in nice condition but please look at our images to judge condition for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. S & H on this will be $5.50 sent well-protected first class with tracking. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential (and other collectible) material so buy with confidence, and we'll be happy to combine S & H costs on multiple purchases even though eBay says we won't. We just issue a refund for any overpayment. 6707
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Type | Button |
| Year | 1968 |
| Term In Office | 1981-89 |
| First Lady | Nancy Reagan |
| Theme | Political |
| Material | pinback button |
| Country/Region | United States |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
The film and TV star, Ronald Reagan, got his political stripes at the 1964 Republican National Convention with a speech he made in support of Barry Goldwater. By 1965 he was asked to run for California governor, and he defeated Edmund “Pat” Brown for that job in 1966. Brown was the guy who had embarrassed Richard Nixon in 1962 by beating a former U.S. Vice President. By 1968, Reagan was a presidential hopeful himself and also considered as a running mate with Richard Nixon. (There are several buttons which prove this). Ronnie got re-elected governor in 1970, and then he challenged sitting president, Gerald Ford for the 1976 Republican Presidential Nomination, and almost got it, too. But Ford lost to Jimmy Carter that year and in 1980, Reagan did get nominated and then it was full steam ahead defeating Carter in a big win that fall. Then he won by an even greater landslide for re-election in 1984 against Walter Mondale. Here’s group of cellos and lithos from that early 1968, Reagan presidential hopeful attempt, which are examples of several designs made by the famous A.G. Trimble Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in their push for him at the RNC that year. (We have one of their most popular, 3.5″ “floating head” pins listed, our item 304865332540). These range in size from 2.25″ down to 1″ for comparison. Although the “Make a Difference” cello does have some foxing, (which isn’t unusual for this pin), it’s also the most valuable of this group, having brought about $60 in Al Anderson Auction #182. These are in nice condition but please look at our images to judge condition for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. S & H on this will be $5.50 sent well-protected first class with tracking. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential (and other collectible) material so buy with confidence, and we’ll be happy to combine S & H costs on multiple purchases even though eBay says we won’t. We just issue a refund for any overpayment. 6707
