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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.
United States Senate Campaign Button, 1914
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

United States Senate Campaign Button, 1914

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.153.5
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1892-1959)
Date1914
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's U.S. Senate campaign. On a white background is a black and white photographic image of Franklin D. Roosevelt encirled by black text that reads: FOR U.S. SENATOR / FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. A paper manufacturer's label is inserted into the reverse side.
Historical NoteIn 1914, Roosevelt ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the U.S. Senate. He was defeated soundly in the Democratic primary. This button is on display in the RISING POLITICAL STAR exhibit in the Museum’s FOUNDATIONS OF A PUBLIC LIFE gallery.”
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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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