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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.
Democratic National Convention Delegate's Badge, 1932
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Democratic National Convention Delegate's Badge, 1932

Artifact IDMO 1980.26
Object Type Badge, Political
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1932
Mediummetal, ribbon
Dimensionsoverall H 4 3/8 in x W 1 3/4 in (11.1 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA delegate's badge for the 1932 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The piece consists of a gold-colored top bar and badge connected by a red, white, and blue vertically striped ribbon. The top bar has an image of the Chicago skyline and the text: DELEGATE / CHICAGO. The octagon-shaped badge features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson and the date 1932 encompassed by the words: DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION. The manufacturer's information is stamped into the reverse sides of the badge and top bar.
Historical NoteThis badge is on display in the 1932 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s THE PROMISE OF CHANGE gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Anna Roosevelt Halsted
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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