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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, 1944
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, 1944

Artifact IDMO 1976.40.1
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker
Date1944
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal, fabric
Dimensionspart a (overall) H 4 1/2 in x W 2 1/4 in (11.4 cm x 5.7 cm )
 part b (button) Diam 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback campaign button. At the center of the white button is a round black and white photographic image of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Encircling the image is red and black text that reads: [star] OUR LEADER [star] / FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.

Attached to the reverse of the button, and hanging down below it, is a wide blue, white, and red striped ribbon.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Donald W. Hardman
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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