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Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: .33 cm x 5.8 cm; x 1/8 in x 2 5/16 in
Object Name:
button
Date made:
1981-1983
Description:
The slogan on this button refers to James G. Watt, who was named Secretary of the Interior by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Due to controversial positions regarding the commercial development of federal lands, environmental groups such as the Sierra Club, National Audubon Society, and Friends of the Earth criticized Watt during his tenure and called for his ouster. Watt resigned in 1983 after making inappropriate comments before Congress regarding the makeup of his department.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Environmental Movement  Search this
ID Number:
2003.0014.1528
Accession number:
2003.0014
Catalog number:
2003.0014.1528
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-8b1c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1285324