1972 Richard Nixon Presidential Campaign Medal– Original Box & Finance Committee For Sale

Richard Nixon 1972 Presidential Campaign Medal & Presentation – Original Political MemorabiliaAn original piece of American presidential campaign history from Richard Nixon’s successful 1972 re-election campaign.This presentation contains the Official Republican National Committee 1972 Presidential Campaign Medal, produced by the Franklin Mint and featuring a portrait of President Richard Nixon. The presentation card reads:“With personal appreciation for your generous support of our 1972 campaign.”Particularly interesting is the accompanying original material from the Finance Committee to Re-Elect the President, headquartered at 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., with Maurice H. Stans identified as chairman.Nixon’s 1972 campaign became one of the most consequential presidential campaigns in modern American history. Nixon won re-election in a historic landslide, carrying 49 states, while events connected to the campaign would ultimately become inseparable from the history of the Watergate scandal and Nixon’s resignation less than two years later.The medal remains housed in its original clear presentation holder and is accompanied by the period presentation material and original box, which bears the handwritten notation “President Nixon 1972.”A fascinating collectible for enthusiasts of American presidential history, political memorabilia, the Nixon presidency, Watergate-era history, or vintage campaign material.Original 1972 period piece. Please review all photographs for exact condition. The exact item pictured is the item the buyer will receive.