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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 2007.169.94
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )

DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. White text on a dark blue background reads: YOUTH / FOR / ROOSEVELT. Below the text is a simple line illustration in white of a patriotic stars and stripes shield. The manufacturer's information and a union bug are printed along the rim of the button.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Helene Harris
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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