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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.
Anti-Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Anti-Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1976.46.202
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker
Date1940
Mediumcardboard, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round, cardboard slogan button. Blue text on a silver background reads: I / WANT / TO BE / A CAPTAIN / TOO! A union bug and the number "29" are printed at the bottom.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Jerome K. Wilcox
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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