Title:
Personally Owned 1976 Campaign Pin of Jimmy Carter – “Get Smarter Vote for Jimmy Carter in ’76” – Estate Provenance

Description:
Original oval-shaped 1976 presidential campaign pin personally owned by Jimmy Carter, featuring green block lettering on a white background reading: “GET SMARTER VOTE FOR JIMMY CARTER IN ’76.” The pin retains its classic metal backing with intact horizontal pin clasp, indicative of period campaign button construction.

The front displays strong color contrast with minimal fading, while the reverse shows light surface wear consistent with age and prior use. The piece remains structurally sound, with the pin mechanism fully intact and functional. Manufacturer’s mark is present at the base of the front design.

Accompanied by a certificate of provenance reading:
“Jimmy Carter’s personally owned ‘Get Smarter Vote for Jimmy Carter in ’76’ pin.”

Historical Context:
Jimmy Carter rose from relative national obscurity as Governor of Georgia to win the 1976 U.S. presidential election in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal, campaigning as a Washington outsider promising honesty and reform. His grassroots campaign relied heavily on personal engagement, retail politics, and memorable campaign slogans such as the one featured on this pin.

Campaign buttons like this were essential tools in American political culture, serving both as promotional items and symbols of voter identity. Personally owned examples—especially those tied directly to the candidate—offer a unique and tangible link to the energy and strategy of a pivotal election that reshaped public trust in government.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Accompanied by a certificate of provenance titled “The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter,” issued through Brunk Auctions, North Carolina, 2026, including a handwritten description identifying the item as “Jimmy Carter’s personally owned ‘Get Smarter Vote for Jimmy Carter in ’76’ pin.”

Authenticated and signed by John Reznikoff, a leading authority in autograph and historical artifact authentication, and Luke Pascal, President of Historical Autographs Gallery and autograph & relic expert affiliated with University Archives.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This personally owned campaign pin embodies the spirit of Jimmy Carter’s successful 1976 presidential run, offering collectors a rare opportunity to own an artifact directly tied to the candidate himself. With its bold slogan, excellent preservation, and documented estate provenance, it stands as both a historical keepsake and a compelling piece of American political memorabilia.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.