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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Peanut Stomper Campaign Button
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Peanut Stomper Campaign Button

Artifact ID1989.00001.328
Object Type Button, Campaign
Date 1980
Medium Metal, Paper, Ink, Plastic
Dimensions6 × 1/4 in. (15.2 × 0.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn oversized round white campaign button lettered "PEANUT STOMPER DETROIT 1980" in green with a picture of Ronald Reagan in brown inside an outline of an elephant's foot stomping a peanut with a mouth (Jimmy Carter) in brown.
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePurchased by John T. Hay and donated to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in 1989.
Credit LineJohn T. Hay Collection
National Archives Catalog CollectionRonald Reagan Library Museum Collection, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 681361)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost-Presidential Gifts and Donations, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 6817139)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Collector John T. Hay (American, 1921 - 2000)
Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
Person Depicted Jimmy Carter (President of the United States of America (1977-1981))
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