PPB February 2020

Po l i t i ca l Pr oduc t s Pin Points While some die-hard collectors contend that the rst political buttons were worn by George Washington’s supporters, others say it was Abraham Lincoln’s 1861 proponents who hold this right. Wherever the truth may lie, any quick search of eBay or Amazon will display the extreme interest that political buttons and lapel pins hold for the historically inclined collector. Danielle Arnet, author of The Smart Collector , reported the most valuable example of a campaign pin that dates back to 1920. In a Sun Sentinel syndicated column in 2016, Arnet identi ed that pin as the rare 1920 election campaign pin of presidential hopeful James Cox and his running mate, Franklin D. Roosevelt. The image of future president Franklin Roosevelt on Cox’s pin launched the recognition of an American leader. As for Cox, he suffered the worst defeat in presidential election history, losing to Warren G. Harding. While not the most valuable pin, perhaps the most famous slogan found on a campaign pin in American history is the phrase, “I Like Ike,” referring to future President Dwight Eisenhower. According to CuriosityHuman, unlike many other political pins and buttons, the pin was not produced for Eisenhower’s campaign to promote his candidacy. It was created by Eisenhower’s supporters to encourage him to run. Enid Gail Barron is a Dallas-area business writer. Nothing beats a classic yard sign—except a Double- Sided Yard Sign that’s plastic coated on both sides to resist rain and snow, with a heavy-duty, steel wire frame that secures it safely in place. It’s also folded at the top, glued on the edges, non-transparent and easy to assemble. The sign shown is just one style, but there are many sizes and styles to choose from. Gill Studios, Inc. / PPAI 114157, S11 / www.gill-line.com A quality promotional pen can ink the deal for your political hopeful. The Javalina Executive will make a lasting impression with its classic style and quality feel. Choose from blue or black ink. Hub Pen Company / PPAI 110772, S11 www.hubpen.com 52 | FEBRUARY 2020 | GROW