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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 and Garner Campaign Plaque, 1932
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt and Garner Campaign Plaque, 1932

Artifact IDMO 1941.41.28
Object Type Plaque
Maker (American, 1867 - 1941)
Gifter
Date1932
Mediummetal (bronze)
Dimensionsoverall H 4 in x W 4 1/8 in x D 1/2 in x Diam 4 in (10.2 cm x 10.5 cm x 1.3 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round campaign plaque.

Obverse: Left-facing profiles of Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner with their names at the bottom of the plaque and the inscription: A∙NEW∙DAY∙ A∙NEW∙DEAL. The artist's signature is along the right edge: © Gutzon Borglum.

Reverse: Blank.
Historical NoteDuring the 1932 presidential campaign, a movement to raise funds for the Democratic National Committee was organized in Philadelphia by a group called Shareholders of America. For one dollar or more, contributors could purchase a bronze pin based on this plaque by Gutzon John Borglum. FDR was the first person to purchase a medallion. Borglum subsequently presented this plaque to him. It is on display in the 1932 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s THE PROMISE OF CHANGE gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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 - FullyCopyright© Gutzon Borglum / 1932. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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