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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.
Remember Pearl Harbor Mug
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Remember Pearl Harbor Mug

Artifact IDMO 1942.348.30
Object Type Mug
Maker (American, 1927 - 1989)
Gifter
Date1942
Mediumpaint on ceramic
Dimensionsoverall H 6 1/4 in x W 6 in x D 4 in (159 cm x 152 cm x 102 cm )
Physical DescriptionA glazed ceramic mug decorated in color with a scene from Pearl Harbor and the American flag. Within a shield is the text: Remember / Pearl Harbor / Dec. 7 / 1941. Written around the base is the inscription: Franklin D. Roosevelt, President U.S.A. 1942.
Historical NoteWithin days of Japan's December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor a new slogan swept the nation-- "Remember Pearl Harbor!" It appeared first in newspaper editorials, then quickly began showing up on posters, banners, and products ranging from matchbooks to pillowcases.

This mug was presented to FDR by S. Solomon of the Metlox Manufacturing Co., Manhattan Beach, California on April 1, 1942.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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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