Description: A 1958 Nelson Rockefeller New York Gubernatorial Campaign Button Rockefeller resigned from the federal government in 1956 to focus on New York State and on national politics. From September 1956 to April 1958, he chaired the Temporary State Commission on the Constitutional Convention. That was followed by his chairmanship of the Special Legislative Committee on the Revision and Simplification of the Constitution. In the state election of 1958, he was elected governor of New York by over 570,000 votes, defeating incumbent W. Averell Harriman, even though 1958 was a banner year for Democrats elsewhere in the nation. Rockefeller was re-elected in the three subsequent elections in 1962, 1966 and 1970, increasing the state's role in education, environmental protection, transportation, housing, welfare, medical aid, civil rights, and the arts. To pay for the increased government spending, Rockefeller increased taxation - for example, a sales tax was introduced in New York in 1965. He resigned three years into his fourth term and began to work at the Commission on Critical Choices for Americans. Item Details:This button is in MINT condition and will be a fantastic addition to upgrade any collection large or small.This button measures 1 inch in diameter.Please disregard any glares or shadows. All of our pinbacks and buttons are authentic and backed 100% by the PoliticalPins4YOU Guarantee.Buy with Confidence -- see our feedback!! Payment Details: Pay how YOU wish! Please feel free to browse our store for more great deals on your favorite presidential campaign pinbacks ranging from Theodore Roosevelt to today. Visit Our eBay Store: Political Pins 4 You Thank you so much for looking. God Bless America!! We also buy LARGE collections. Please send a message with details. Sign up for our email newsletters by adding our eBay Store to your Favorites.Be sure to add us to your favorites list!
Price: 18.95 USD
Location: Hoboken, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-02-05T16:42:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.34 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Theme: Politics
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country/Region: United States
Type: Button
Year: 1958
Presidential Campaign: Nelson Rockefeller 1958
