I'm not as innocent as I seem
Artifact ID1981.30815.05
Object Type
Postcard
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 looking down in front of microphones while giving a speech. In the background is an image of foliage and a street light. Over the image is text stating "I'm not as innocent as I seem,” “Poverty,” “Nuclear Power,” “Foreign Policy,” “Risks,” “Revolution,” “Trouble,” and “Draft Registration." The back of the postcard is inscribed, "Dear Mr. Reagan Nothing against you personally. But Mr. Anderson is MY MAN! Anderson For President Committee."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. This particular maker was a supporter of Rep. John B. Anderson (R-IL, 1961-1981), who ultimately ran in the 1980 election as an Independent.
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
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Person Depicted
Ronald Wilson Reagan
(President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
In Collection(s)