1952-1960

In 1952 and 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower (R) and running mate, Richard Nixon ran and won the presidential elections. In 1952, they ran against Adlai Stevenson (D) and his running mate, John Sparkman. In 1956, Stevenson ran again with a new running mate, Estes Kefauver.

A presidential button of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon from either 1952 or 1956. Manufactured by Alfred Print-Label Union in Chicago, IL.

A presidential button of Dwight D. Eisenhower from either 1952 or 1956. Manufactured by Alfred Print-Label Union in Chicago, IL. An inscription reads, "I like Ike, even better."

A presidential button of Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver from 1956. Manufactured by Alfred Print-Label Union in Chicago, IL.

John F. Kennedy (D) and running mate, Lyndon B. Johnson, campaigned against Richard Nixon (R) and running mate, Henry Cabot Lodge in the 1960 presidential election. The election was relatively close; John F. Kennedy carried 22 states while Nixon carried 26. Regardless, Kennedy won with more electoral votes than Nixon, 303 to 219. On November 22, 1963, Kennedy was assassinated after only serving three years of his term. Johnson would be sworn in immediately, becoming the 36th president of the United States.

A presidential button of John F. Kennedy from 1960.

A presidential button of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson from 1960. Manufactured by Bastian Bros Co. in Rochester, NY.

A presidential button of John F. Kennedy from 1960. Manufactured by Bastian Bros Co. in Rochester, NY.

A presidential button of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson from 1960. Manufactured by Bastian Bros Co. in Rochester, NY.

A campaign button for Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. from 1972. The inscription reads, "I'm for Nixon and Lodge."