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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, 1940
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, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1976.46.226
Maker (American, founded 1895)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )

Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. At the center of the button is a horizontal white band with blue text that reads: ROOSEVELT. The top of the button is blue with white stars, and the bottom of the button has red and white alternating vertical stripes. Union bugs are printed along the rim of the button.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Jerome K. Wilcox
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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