Collected Item: “Political Face Masks”
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Political Face Masks
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Screenshot of masks from the Trump campaign store website
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As the CDC released guidelines for how citizens could help stop the spread of covid-19, many American’s started to wear masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) before leaving their homes. Masks quickly went from simply being a means of protection to a way of expressing themselves. Much like wearing a campaign t-shirt to show political affiliations, people started to wear masks adorned with slogans from the presidential campaigns. The Trump campaign, and others, released MAGA masks for purchase on their campaign shop. Only during a pandemic in tandem with a presidential election would we see something like this. As the pandemic continues on, it is safe to assume that masks will continue to be a way for people to display their personalities.
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#HST241, #CovidMiniCollection, #Suffolk, #FaceMasks, #Trump, #2020Election
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https://shop.donaldjtrump.com/collections/apparel-accessories
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Trump-Pence Campaign
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2020-12-15