Referenced:

Obama, Barack H.  Search this

Associated Name:

Obama, Michelle  Search this

Physical Description:

cardboard (overall material)

rectangle (overall shape)

round (overall shape)

metal (overall material)

gold (overall color)

glass (overall material)

red (overall color)

colorless (overall color)

blue (overall color)

silver (overall color)

white (overall color)

Measurements:

overall: 1 1/4 in; x 3.175 cm

overall: 3 1/2 in x 2 in; 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm

Object Name:

pin

Date made:

2008

Used date:

2008

2009

Description:

This interpretation of the logo first used in the 2008 presidential campaign of Democratic candidate Barack Obama was marketed as “fun rhinestone pins for serious times.” The logo combined a rising sun with the first letter of Obama’s name. Obama defeated his Republican challenger John McCain to become the first African American president of the United States.

Used:

Political Campaigns  Search this

Credit Line:

Obama'-bling.com

ID Number:

2009.0044.05

Catalog number:

2009.0044.05

Accession number:

2009.0044

See more items in:

Political and Military History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition:

American Democracy

Exhibition Location:

National Museum of American History

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-abd9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_1350342