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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.
Al Smith Campaign Button, 1928
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Al Smith Campaign Button, 1928

Artifact IDMO 1976.42
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, founded 1895)
Date1928
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Al Smith's campaign. At the center of the button is a circular black and white halftone photographic headshot of Smith. Encircling the portrait is a wide band divided into three sections, one each in red, white, and blue. Blue and white text on the band reads: SMITH / FOR PRESIDENT. A union bug is printed along the rim of the button.
Historical NoteNew York State Governor Alfred Smith was the Democratic Party’s unsuccessful presidential candidate in 1928.
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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