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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 Pillow Cover
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 Pillow Cover

Artifact IDMO 1942.200.20
Object Type Cover, Throw Pillow
Maker
Gifter
Dateca. 1942
Mediumfabric, thread, plastic
Dimensionsoverall H 18 in x W 18 in (45.7 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA latch hook style commemorative pillow cover of an American flag on a background of black velvet. Sewn below the flag is a chain from which are suspended red, white, and blue plastic letters spelling: REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR.
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. Many people fashioned homemade objects with the expression. Some sent their creations to President Roosevelt.

This pillow cover was presented to President Roosevelt as a birthday present by the maker, Lois Barnes of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 28, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
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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