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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, 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 Button, 1936

Artifact IDMO 2012.10
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, founded 1916)
Date1936
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback campaign button. On the dark red button is a dark blue illustrated portrait of Franklin Roosevelt against a white, fan-shaped background. Below the image is a broad, white horizontal band with blue text that reads: ROOSEVELT. The manufacturer's information is printed on the rim of the button: G. H. STAMP WORKS ABERDEEN WASH.
Historical NoteThough similar in design to buttons used in Franklin Roosevelt's 1940 presidential campaign, this particular button was made for the 1936 campaign and is one of only 500 made.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of John C. Hughes
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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