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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Tank
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Tank

Artifact ID1981.30815.06
Object Type Postcard
Gifter
Maker
Date 1980
Medium Paper, Ink, Plastic
Dimensions6 × 4 1/4 in. (15.2 × 10.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA handmade postcard made with cutouts from magazines and newspapers with an image of Governor Reagan head on a body builder’s body holding an axe and standing on a tank running over President Jimmy Carter, whose head, hand, and foot are sticking out from under the tank. All around are text cutouts stating, "GO Reagan, best, Faithful, KING touchdown." The back of the postcard is inscribed, "Mr. Reagan, I know that you can get the world back to normal and solve all the problems if you are elected President. Julie Talbert."
Historical NoteStudents at Fremont Ross High School in Fremont, OH made handmade postcards which they sent to the Reagan-Bush Committee during the election of 1980. These postcards have political themes such as the threat of nuclear war, democracy, Iran, the cost of gasoline, and taxes.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
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.
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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