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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, 1932
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, 1932

Artifact IDMO 2003.8
Object Type Button, Campaign
Possible Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1931
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall D 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback campaign button. At the center, on a white background, is a black and white halftone photographic image of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Encircling the edge of the button is a black band on which is white text that reads: FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / FOR PRESIDENT.

Historical NoteThis campaign button was the first one of the first thousand, and the first “Roosevelt for President” button to be circulated.
Additional Details
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 - Possibly
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