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Holy minimalist campaign swag, Batman! Feast your eyes on TWO genuine vintage NIXON pinback buttons — the no-frills, straight-to-the-point classics. Each one is 7/8" across, sporting nothing but bold red "nixon" lettering screaming across a deep blue background. No smiling Dick, no fancy slogans, no American flags — just pure, unadulterated NAME POWER. These are the buttons the true believers slapped on in 1968 or 1972 when they wanted everyone at the diner to know exactly whose side they were on without wasting precious enamel space.
Back in the day, these were churned out by the thousands — cheap, effective, and perfect for plastering on jackets, hats, purses, or that one uncle who argued politics at every family BBQ. They survived the Checkers speech, the "secret plan" to end Vietnam, the 1972 landslide, the Watergate break-in, the smoking-gun tape, the Saturday Night Massacre, and finally that dramatic 1974 helicopter farewell wave. Through it all, these little blue discs just kept saying "nixon" like nothing happened.
Fun fact: Nixon loved simple branding — and apparently cottage cheese with ketchup. These pins have the same energy: zero pretense, maximum message. They've got that perfect vintage patina — a little wear here, a tiny scratch there — but honestly, they look better than most politicians' post-resignation hairlines.
Ideal for:
- Serious Nixon-era collectors who need the basic "text only" variant to complete a set
- People who want ironic political flair without going full portrait mode
- History teachers looking for affordable show-and-tell props
- Anyone building a "Presidents Who Resigned in Helicopters" mood board
Because I've got an embarrassing hoard (~1,000 of these little red-and-blue landmines taking over my house), I'm letting these TWO go for peanuts with FREE US shipping. No shady plumbers, no erased tapes — just clean, fast delivery.Bonus trivia: These exact simple "NIXON" buttons show up in old news photos of rallies where the crowd looks like a sea of blue polka dots. Own a piece of that visual chaos!
Bulk hunters: message me — I've got enough to supply a small coup (or a large yard sale). Click Buy It Now before these get their own exhibit in the Smithsonian… Goodwill....
