Card, Christmas - Mike Huckabee

 
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Card, Christmas - Huckabee
Card, Christmas - Mike Huckabee
Card, Christmas - Huckabee
Card, Christmas - Huckabee

Card, Christmas - Mike Huckabee

Object number2000.017.01
Dateca. 2000
OriginLittle Rock, Arkansas
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (13.3 x 20.9 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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    DescriptionChristmas card and envelope featuring former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and his wife Janet. Huckabee was governor from 1996–2007. The front of the card is a color photograph of Governor and Mrs. Huckabee in front of the Old State House. A horse and carriage is behind them. The interior card has individuals photographs of their children and their dog with a Bible verse and Christmas message.

    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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