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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, 1936
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, 1936

Object numberMO 2020.3
Name Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1936
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal, cardboard
Dimensionsoverall Diam 3 3/8 in (8.6 cm )
DescriptionA large, round campaign picture button. The majority of the face of the button is taken up with a grayscale photographic portrait of Franklin Roosevelt. The image is encircled by bands of red, white, and blue. A Baltimore union “bug” is printed along the bottom edge of the button. The back of the pin is comprised of a pressure-fitted piece of cardboard with holes for the pin to poke through.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Rose Walker
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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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