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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 License Plate Ornament, 1936
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Campaign License Plate Ornament, 1936

Artifact IDMO 1997.15.2
Object Type Ornament, Vehicle
Maker (American)
Date1936
Mediumpaint on metal
Dimensionsoverall H 6 1/2 in x W 3 3/8 in (16.5 cm x 8.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA patent pending, multicolored cutout metal campaign piece meant to be attached to a car license plate. At the top is sepia photographic image of Franklin Roosevelt with text below reading: F.D.R. / IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME / FOLLOW / THROUGH / WITH / ROOSEVELT. There are two copyrights on the piece. One is "U.U." on the image of FDR, and the other is on the plate section and reads: 1936 WISDOM PRODUCTS CO. 418 W 27 ST. N.Y.
Historical NoteThis license plate attachment is on display in the 1936 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute
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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