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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 Plaque
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 Plaque

Artifact IDMO 1942.348.41
Object Type Casting
Maker
Gifter
Dateca. 1942
Mediumpaint on plaster
Dimensionsoverall D 1 in x Diam 10 in (2.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA circular plastic plaque with the color images of a snake, eagle, and an American flag in the center. Around the edge of the plaque is the wording: DEC. 7 REMEMBER 1941 PEARL-HARBOR. The artist's name is etched along the right side of the center circle: L. DE RANIERI.
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 plaque was presented to President Roosevelt by Gilbert Maggi of New York, New York.
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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