Shirt & Necktie, Governor Mike Huckabee

 
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Shirt & Necktie, Governor Mike Huckabee
Shirt & Necktie, Governor Mike Huckabee
Shirt & Necktie, Governor Mike Huckabee
Shirt & Necktie, Governor Mike Huckabee

Shirt & Necktie, Governor Mike Huckabee

Object number1999.054.06
Datec. 1999
OriginLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States of America
MediumCotton, Silk
DimensionsOverall: 70 x 36 in. (177.8 x 91.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionA white, long sleeve, oxford dress shirt that is 100% cotton. It has a French cuffed 17-33 pocket on the left breast and 2 Gold Cuff-Links with the seal of the Office of Governor. The back reads "Mike Huckabee." Also includes a blue tie with red and blue rectangle box pattern. Made of imported silk. Made in USA.

    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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