Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Commemorative Button
Object numberMO 2019.5.9
Maker
Unknown
Dateca. 1945
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, ink, metal, fabric
Dimensionsoverall H 3 5/8 in x W 1 5/8 in (9.2 cm x 4.1 cm )
button Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
button Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
DescriptionA round pinback memorial picture button. At the center is a black and white photographic image of Franklin D. Roosevelt encircled by a black border. Attached to the reverse of the button is a length of black ribbon that hangs down below the button.
Label TextFranklin D. Roosevelt's sudden death on April 12, 1945 stunned the nation. Americans created a variety of tributes to their fallen President, this memorial button being one such example.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by John E. Vargo in 2019.
Credit LineGift of John E. Vargo
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
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