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We came away with Vice Presidential American flag lapel pins and Dick Cheney inaugural medallions. There are 'Quayle 2000' buttons, and autographed copies of his books. The Quayle - Murphy Brown debate is chronicled, as is his short 2000 Presidential run. So is the Bible he was sworn in on and his Vice Presidential hand-painted golf bag. Marilyn Quayle's inaugural gown is presented. There are artifacts from his time as a Congressman and Senator, such as the desk item reading, 'In appreciation of your continuing support of cruise missile programs.' Gifts from foreign visits and foreign visitors are a staple here, as at many Presidential museums. The dog-chewed law degree is clearly displayed, with photos of the offending pooch, Barnaby. His hometown little league uniform and other items from Huntington are shown. Displayed are items like the 'Danny' sweater he wore as a child and the sweater in which he played golf as Vice President. Upstairs focuses on the life of Dan Quayle. Our guide told us, 'The rest rooms are between Mr. Indiana State Highway 9, which runs through town, is known as The Vice Presidential Highway, connecting the homes of Quayle, Hendricks, and Woodrow Wilson's VP, Thomas Marshall. At one time Indiana was a swing state, and Hoosiers like Schuyler Colfax, Thomas Hendricks, and Charles Fairbanks help secure it. Particular attention is given to the six Vice Presidents (and the three losing Vice Presidential candidates) from Indiana. While Dan Quayle has donated more than 400 boxes of personal papers, many others have not. Much of the material has been purchased from eBay, including Millard Fillmore's hat, which is given special treatment. Each one gets his own display column, featuring political cartoons, letters, and other memorabilia. The first floor is dedicated to all who have served as Vice President. He leads us around the exhibits, though when we ask to see Quayle's dog-chewed law degree, you can see him thinking, 'Another group of wiseacres to deal with.' We enter the old Christian Science Church that houses the museum, and the curator, a nice guy, greets us.

#George bush vice president potato tv#

The pair failed to get reelected, Quayle fell from the spotlight, and a brief attempt to secure the Republican presidential nomination in 2000 ended quickly.Īs a young Vice President, he became famous for misspelling 'potato,' getting into a dustup with the fictional characters from the TV sit-com Murphy Brown, and was branded an unengaged pro-life frat-boy (An image that another Republican subsequently used to secure national office). The Dan Quayle Commemorative Foundation's first task back in 1989 wasto put up signs at the Huntington city limits.įor those too young to remember, James Danforth Quayle served as George Bush 41's Vice President for one term (1989-93).