Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940
Artifact IDMO 2007.169.94
Object Type
Button, Campaign
Maker
Green Duck Company
(American, 1906-2004)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. White text on a dark blue background reads: YOUTH / FOR / ROOSEVELT. Below the text is a simple line illustration in white of a patriotic stars and stripes shield. The manufacturer's information and a union bug are printed along the rim of the button.
Additional DetailsCredit LineGift of Helene Harris
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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