"What began as one of Dizzy’s famous practical jokes, and a way to raise money for CORE (Congress for Racial Equality) and other civil rights organizations became something more, a way for Dizzy’s fans to imagine an alternative to the “millionaire’s-only” club represented by Lyndon Johnson and Barry Goldwater."
If by chance you find an #Original #CampaignButton, you will possess a collector's item from the #CivilRightsEra
Inspiration to research a joke, made by President Obama hosting Jazz at the White House ~ 2016.
Dizzy For President, gifted with one of the most amiable stage presences in the #jazz business; could work a crowd into a frenzy not only with the fireworks from his horn, but also with his glib vocal antics.
Dizzy For President, gifted with one of the most amiable stage presences in the #jazz business; could work a crowd into a frenzy not only with the fireworks from his horn, but also with his glib vocal antics.