GEORGE H. W. BUSH FOR CONGRESS 1966 BROCHURE & HANDBILL PAIR.
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Winning Bid:
$259.60
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
Brochure is 3.75x8.25" Handbill is 3.5x5.5". Both feature smiling portrait of the future 41st President waving in a shortsleeve button-down shirt and tie. Each reads "Elect George Bush To Congress...Amd Watch The Action!" Brochure includes quotes from Ike and other prominent politicians commending the personality and leadership of Bush. Back cover of brochure features smiling portrait of the candidate and text reading "The Bush Bandwagon Is On The Move!" Only light wear and handling on each. Both Exc.
After losing his bid for a Senate seat in 1964, Bush regrouped taking aim in 1966 at the newly minted seat for the 7th District comprising the area Southwest of Houston in Harris County. Overcoming a wide polling gap against the favored Harris County District Attorney Frank Briscoe, Bush won the seat with 57% of the ballot setting him on a course that would lead to the Oval Office. Upon leaving the White House Bush retired to the district. Rare artifacts of the 41st President's first campaign victory.
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