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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.
Anti-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.

Anti-Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1975.168
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker
Date1940
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 5 in x Diam 1 1/4 in (12.7 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback slogan button. Blue text on a white background reads: A / PAUPER / FOR / ROOSEVELT.
Historical NoteThis button was presented to FDR in November 1940 by Jacob Rutheiser of New York City.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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