Franklin D. Roosevelt Commemorative Button
Artifact IDMO 2019.5.11
Object Type
Button, Commemorative
Maker
Unknown
Dateca. 1945
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, ink, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback memorial button. At the center of a white button is a black and white photographic image of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Encircling the image are the words: WE MOURN / OUR LOSS.
Historical NoteFranklin D. Roosevelt's sudden death on April 12, 1945 stunned the nation. Americans created a variety of tributes to their fallen President, this memorial button being one such example.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by John E. Vargo in 2019.
Credit LineGift of John E. Vargo
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)
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