"Duke'n Out Duke" GOP Political Button

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Title

"Duke'n Out Duke" GOP Political Button

Description

This button commemorates the 1988 Republican National Convention, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The phrase "Duke'n Out Duke" may refer to George Deukmejian, California's 35th Governor who, at the 1988 GOP National Convention, anticipated the acceptance of George H.W. Bush's vice presidential nomination. However, Bush chose Indiana's Senator Dan Quayle instead. Yet, Deukmeijian was a fan favorite, with constant cheers from the crowd and signs proclaiming, "There's Only One Duke," a reference to the 1988 Democratic presidential nominee Michael S. Dukakis and the evident inspiration of the "Duke'n Out Duke" button. Illinois native and President of the United States Ronald Reagan was also in attendance.

Subject

Political Button from the 1988 Republican National Convention

Source

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Creator

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Publisher

Rashaun DeBord

Date

1988

Contributor

Tony Leone

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Relation

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Format

Button

Language

English

Type

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Identifier

Leone_T_Photo_1

Coverage

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Files

Leone_T_Photo_1a.JPG

Citation

“"Duke'n Out Duke" GOP Political Button,” UIS History Harvest, accessed October 15, 2024, https://uishistharv1.uis.edu/items/show/308.