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"Harriman"

"Harriman"
Title
"Harriman"
Object name 
Button
Date 
ca.1952-1956
Related People 
Campaign Of: W. Averell Harriman
Medium 
Metal, plastic
Dimensions 
Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Description 
White with blue lettering
Object Number 
2009.25.8
Gallery Label 
W. Averell Harriman (1891-1986) was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President in 1952 and 1956 and was Governor of New York from1955 to 1959.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.