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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.
Keep U.S. Out of War Button
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Keep U.S. Out of War Button

Artifact IDMO 1997.36
Object Type Button, Political
Designer
Gifter
Maker (American)
Date1939
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button. In the center of the white button is a blue halftone map image of the United States. Red, white, and blue text above, below, and superimposed over the map reads: KEEP / U.S. / OUT OF WAR. The copyright information is printed at the bottom: © 1939, A.F.G. The maker's information is printed along the bottom edge: PHILADELPHIA BADGE CO PHILA. PA.


Historical NoteAt the start of World War II, most Americans wished to stay out of the conflict. Sent to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on October 2, 1939 by the designer, Ann Goldstein, this button reflects the nation’s prevailing mood of isolationism.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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