Political Pins
Jesse Jackson, Presidential hopeful political campaign buttons, 1984, 1988
- Item Number
- 157
- Estimated Value
- 45 USD
- Opening Bid
- 25 USD
Item Description
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is a current civil rights activist and Baptist minister who was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988. As one of the most influential African Americans of the late 20th century, he rose to prominence working within Martin Luther King Jr.'s Southern Christian Leadership Conference and was at the Memphis hotel with King when he was assassinated. His activism included work with Operation Breadbasket, the founding of People United to Save Humanity (PUSH), the Rainbow Coalition and as international negotiator to free political prisoners and hostages in Syria, Iraq, Kuwait and Cuba.
Jackson won 16 state contests and millions of votes in his 1984 and 1988 presidential campaigns, making him the first viable African-American candidate for President.
These 12 colorful and well made buttons are in excellent condition and are pinned on 8 1/2 by 11 inch paper and placed in a vinyl sleeve. Own a piece of history!
Item Special Note
From Gil Gleason's extensive collection.
California sales tax and shipping costs (if shipped) will be added to the winning bid.
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