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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.
Willkie Campaign License Plate Attachment, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Willkie Campaign License Plate Attachment, 1940

Artifact IDMO 2023.7
Object Type Plate, License
Maker (American, ca. 1930 - 1973)
Date1940
Mediummetal (steel), paint
Dimensionsoverall H 3 3/4 in x W 13 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pressed metal piece from the campaign of Wendell Willkie, intended for attachment to an automobile license plate or bumper. On a blue background, bordered in red, is the name "WILLKIE" in large, light gold reflective letters. Each letter has a series of raised bumps and is outlined in red. The manufacturer's name is printed along the bottom left edge: MFGD BY GOTHAM PRESSED STEEL CORP. N.Y.C.
Historical NoteWendell Willkie was the Republican Party’s presidential candidate in 1940.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Susan Palamara in 2023.
Credit LineGift of Susan Palamara
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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