Photograph and Pen, Governor Mike Huckabee

 
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Photograph and Pen, Governor Mike Huckabee
Photograph and Pen, Governor Mike Huckabee
Photograph and Pen, Governor Mike Huckabee
Photograph and Pen, Governor Mike Huckabee

Photograph and Pen, Governor Mike Huckabee

Object number1999.054.01.1
Date1999
OriginSearcy, Arkansas, United States of America
Associated LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
MediumPaper, Metal, Plastic, Glass, Ink
Dimensions16 1/2 × 20 3/4 × 1 in. (41.9 × 52.7 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA framed photograph and pen commemorating Governor Mike Huckabee signing the Highway Improvement Bill. He is wearing a dark suit with gold tie. Two men sit on either side while others stand behind watching. The picture is taken at the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol. The picture in framed by black matboard that features a black edge fading into gold decoration. The frame holds the picture and a pen.

    Michael Dale Huckabee was born on August 24, 1955 in Hope, Arkansas. Huckabee ran for U.S. Senate in 1992, but lost to Dale Bumpers. Huckabee went on to run in the special election for the open lieutenant governor position in 1992 and won. In 1996, Huckabee was sworn in as the forty-fourth governor of Arkansas. Huckabee was reelected in 1998. During his time as governor he led campaigns to rebuild the state highway system, pushed for Arkansas's tobacco settlement to be used for the state's health care system, and also began a push for educational reform. Huckabee ran for U.S. President in 2008 and 2016, but did not receive the Republican Party nomination either time. Huckabee and his wife currently live in Florida.
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