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Roosevelt Campaign Pin, 1932
Artifact IDMO 1947.93.168
Object Type
Pin, Political
Maker
Unknown
Date1932
Mediummetal
Dimensionsoverall H 1 1/4 in x W 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA gold-colored stamped metal pin from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. It shows FDR's head placed atop a foaming mug of beer with the legend: WE / WANT / ROOSEVELT.Historical NoteThis 1932 campaign pin links FDR’s presidential campaign with the campaign to repeal the 18th Amendment to the Constitution (Prohibition). The 18th Amendment to the Constitution, ratified in 1919, banned the manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors. Repeal of the amendment was a major plank in the Democratic Party’s 1932 platform and was promoted in campaign buttons and paraphernalia.
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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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