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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.
Franklin Roosevelt Inauguration Commemorative Button

Franklin Roosevelt Inauguration Commemorative Button

Artifact IDMO 2007.169.107
Object Type Button, Commemorative
Maker
Date1941
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from the January 20, 1941 presidential inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. At the center of the white inaugural button is an oval black and white halftone photographic headshot of FDR superimposed over a line illustration of the U.S. Capitol building. Black text above and below the image reads: SOUVENIR OF THE INAUGURATION / FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / JAN. 20TH 1941.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Helene Harris
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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