Collecting Obama Campaign Pins: A Nostalgic Tribute to Obama’s Presidency
Obama 2008 Pin Collector’s Edition
A retired finance director, Jung now lives in a home that resembles a warehouse for his prized collection of Obama campaign pins. The pieces remind him of a time when he could walk up to Obama in gymnasiums and shake his hand.
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1. Limited Edition
Aperture is proud to present this exclusive limited-edition collection of pins celebrating President Obama’s historic presidential victory. This set of two metal pins is a remarkable tribute to the 44th President and his groundbreaking legacy. Each pin meticulously captures a meaningful moment in history from Obama’s White House years. A great way to learn about the American presidency, this prestigious set also makes a wonderful collectible for any fan of the Obama presidency.
Each pin is a limited edition of 250 pieces. The obama 08 pin includes a beautiful 2 3/4″ long oval pin and a stand to hold it up on your back or desk.
The Obama 08 pin is an official design of the Barack Obama campaign. It features a photo of Obama and a donkey beating the drums for his victory. It is a gorgeous pin to wear and display! This pin also comes with a FREE fact-filled collector card. The obama 08 pin is a one-of-a-kind collectible and will surely be a hit at your next party or event!
2. Made in the U.S.A.
A Made in the USA claim must be qualified to avoid deception, according to the Federal Trade Commission. It must be clear and unmistakable, and a manufacturer must substantiate the claim by showing that all significant parts, processing and labor involved in production of the product originated in the U.S. Apt2b (Los Angeles, CA) – Sofas and some other furniture; Grovemade (Portland, OR) – Desks and some other office and home accessories; Floyd (Detroit, MI) – Shelving, tables and hardware.
Jung started his collection with a couple of Obama buttons, but now he scour the internet and swap meets for rare finds. His haul includes older buttons from Obama’s run for state Senate in 1996 and a 2008 Kentucky Derby-themed pin, which was pulled after Churchill Downs sued over the design. He likes the hobby because it brings back fond memories of his family and friends in the Midwest. Besides, he finds it gratifying to support small businesses and manufacturers.
3. Designed by Tony Baltes
Button collectors are celebrating a resurgence in interest in political memorabilia. The resurgence is due to the historic campaign and presidency of President Barack Obama. This section features a wide selection of Obama 2008 campaign buttons and reelection pins.
Tony Baltes, the owner of Tiger Eye Design in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, started his career in politics when he took on the job of designing and manufacturing button images with color photographs for Ronald Reagan’s inauguration in 1981. His company, a union shop that supports democratic candidates, has also produced material for Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Michael Dukakis, Al Gore and other prominent politicians.
Baltes knew how important Obama’s election would be to the country and saved a large portion of the materials his company produced during the campaign. Now he is selling the majority of the collection at his storefront. The demand has been so great, he has received urgent requests from Hillary Clinton’s campaign to fill gaps in her product line-up.
4. Made by Tiger Eye Design
As one of the most recognized political campaign logos of 2008, this pin is a collector’s item. This pin features the Obama / Biden 2008 “Change We Can Believe In” design. This button is an oval shape and measures approximately 3 inches wide.
LSU researchers, led by physics professor Jeffery Chancellor and his Space Radiation Transport & Applied Nuclear (SpaRTAN) lab, developed a sensor that will measure cosmic radiation on the surface of the Moon in order to protect astronauts during future long-duration space missions beyond low-Earth orbit. To artistically communicate this groundbreaking technology, SpaRTAN commissioned LSU art and design students to create mission patch designs that incorporated the new sensor’s name: Tiger Eye.
Retired finance director Scott Jung started collecting presidential campaign pins in 1996 and now keeps a stash of Obama items at his Louisville home. He says the hobby is “a lot like old-time baseball card collecting,” and he loves the challenge of finding rare Obama buttons.
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