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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 1975.100.11
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1936
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. Slightly above center on the white button is a blue horizontal band with white text that reads: ROOSEVELT. Above the band is the red, white, and blue illustration of two crossed American flags. Below the band is an illustration in red of the state of Illinois, with blue text curved below it that reads: LABOR'S NON-PARTISAN LEAGUE OF ILLINOIS. Encircling the edge of the button are white stars on a blue border.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Gary Hong
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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