Anti-War Student Strike Button
Artifact IDMO 2004.9.10
Object Type
Button, Political
Maker
Unknown
Date1938
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback anti-war button. White text on a dark green background reads: SAVE PEACE / STRIKE / APRIL 27. A union bug is printed on the rim of the button.
Historical NoteThis button refers to the student strike for world peace that took place throughout the United States on April 27, 1938. The strike, which had been held annually starting in 1934, was organized by the United Student Peace Committee.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated by the Estate of Trude W. Lash to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 2004.
Credit LineEstate of Trude W. Lash
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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