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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 Button, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1996.88
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American)
Date1940
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal, fabric
Dimensionspart a (overall) Diam 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm )
 part b (button) Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback campaign button. At the center of the button, on a white circular background, is a black and white halftone photographic portrait of Franklin Roosevelt. Encircling the image is a broad band of red (upper section) and blue (lower section) divided by a white strip and bearing white text that reads: CARRY ON WITH / ROOSEVELT. The manufacturer's information and a union bug are printed on the rim of the button.

The button is nestled inside an arrangement of red, white, and blue fabric petals forming a rose.
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 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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