Artifacts
As this 1988 campaign button declares, Lindy Boggs was a much-loved representative for her Louisiana district. During her 18-year House career, she ran unopposed in all but three elections, and won her seat by large margins. Beginning her House career after the death of her husband Hale Boggs, an influential Member and Majority Leader, Lindy Boggs stated that “the only thing that almost stopped me was that I didn’t know how I could do it without a wife."”
Lindy Boggs Campaign Button, 1988, Collection of U.S. House of Representatives