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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Roosevelt Motor Club Victory Radiator Ornament, 1932
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Motor Club Victory Radiator Ornament, 1932

Object numberMO 1947.93.189
Date1932
Mediummetal (brass)
Dimensionsoverall D 1/4 in x Diam 5 in (0.6 cm x 12.7 cm )

DescriptionA round, pressed brass radiator attachment. It features a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt in the center encircled by the text: ROOSEVELT MOTOR CLUB / VICTORY 1932 / AUTHORIZED BY DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
Label TextThe Democratic National Committee sold these brass car radiator ornaments to raise campaign funds during the 1932 presidential campaign. This ornament is on display in the 1932 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s THE PROMISE OF CHANGE gallery.
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Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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