Every few years, the button business gets a surge of new orders. Why, you may ask. It’s because of the political campaigns. Political campaign buttons are utilized by politicians and candidates to bring their campaign and policies closer to the people. These buttons also help energize volunteers to positive action. Plus, after every election, some of these buttons become rare collectibles.
Some of the more popular political campaign buttons are:
~ President Lincoln’s re-election campaign button now valued at $650.
~ McKinley/Hobart 1896 button featuring a sepia photograph of the two, valued at $45.
~ McKinley/Tanner button that says Illinois 1896, valued at $45
~ Wendell Willkie’s slogan buttons