Contributed by Margaret Chase Smith Library
Description
A guest badge for Margaret Chase Smith admitting her to the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco. It states "Margaret Chase Smith Honored Guest-1964 Convention-San Francisco."
Skowhegan's Margaret Chase Smith sought the presidency in 1964 and took her campaign all the way to the Republican National Convention. She became the first woman nominated for the presidency by a major political party.
About This Item
- Title: Guest Badge, 1964 Republican National Convention
- Creation Date: 1964
- Subject Date: 1964
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Locations:
- San Francisco, CA
- Skowhegan, Somerset County, ME
- Media: Metal, ribbon
- Dimensions: 13.97 cm x 5.08 cm
- Local Code: 868
- Object Type: Physical Object
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Presidents--Elections
- Smith, Margaret Chase, 1897-1995
- Political campaigns
- Political elections
- Republican National Convention
- Souvenirs
- Badges
People
For more information about this item, contact:
Margaret Chase Smith Library56 Norridgewock Avenue, Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-7133
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