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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 Lehman 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 and Lehman Campaign Button, 1936

Artifact IDMO 1976.41.2
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1936
Mediummetal (tin), paint
Dimensionsoverall Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback coat-tail button from the campaigns of Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert Lehman. At the center of the white button is a logo in blue featuring the illustration of shaking hands within a round gear. The logo is encircled by blue text that reads: AMERICAN LABOR PARTY / ROOSEVELT-LEHMAN. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.
Historical NoteThis 1936 campaign button features presidential candidate Franklin Roosevelt and Herbert H. Lehman, the Democratic Party’s successful candidate for reelection for governor of New York.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of James T. Kirk, Jr.
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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