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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 and Garner Campaign License Plate, 1932
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt and Garner Campaign License Plate, 1932

Artifact IDMO 1980.37
Object Type Plate, License
Maker
Dateca. 1932
Mediumpaint on metal
Dimensionsoverall H 4 1/2 in x W 14 5/8 in x D 1/4 in (11.4 cm x 37.1 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pressed metal piece, simulating an automobile license plate, from the campaign of Franklin Roosevelt and John Garner. In white lettering on a gray background is the wording: BACK TO PROSPERITY / ROOSEVELT - GARNER. The plate has been repainted at some point. There is no maker's mark.
Historical NoteThis license plate is on display in the 1932 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s THE PROMISE OF CHANGE gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Warren H. Hill
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.
In Collection(s)
On view