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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 Campaign Button, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940

Object numberMO 1975.123.22
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm )

DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. The button is divided into two sections with the top section solid blue, and the bottom section alternating vertical red and white stripes. White and red text reads: ROOSEVELT / LABOR'S / CHOICE. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by Errol Leslie and Gary Smith in 1975.
Credit LineGift of Errol Leslie and Gary Smith
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
No expuestos