Root
Jesse Unruh, the late California Democratic bigwig, was defeated by Ronald Reagan in the 1970 gubernatorial election.

Root
Elihu Root served as secretary of war under President McKinley and secretary of state under Theodore Roosevelt, and was a Republican U.S. senator from New York and a presidential hopeful.

Root
A "grass root" supporter for George McGovern's 1972 presidential bid.


Forte
Thought to be a Rhode Island Democratic item; does anyone know for sure?


Home
George McGovern's '72 campaign slogan.


Team
Button of unknown origin; not thought to be a presidential item from President Ford's 1976 race.