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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.
Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1952.264
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker
Date1940
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal, fabric
Dimensionspart b (overall) H 2 3/4 in x W 1 1/4 in x D 1/2 in (7 cm x 3.2 cm x 1.3 cm )
 part a (button) Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback campaign picture button. At the center is a black and white halftone photographic image of Franklin Roosevelt encircled by a red, white, and blue patriotic stars and stripes border. Attached to the reverse of the button are three lengths of ribbon in red, white, and blue that hang down below the button. Also suspended from the button, in front of the ribbons, is a small, white celluloid donkey labeled "DEM" on a sticker on its back.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of A. Keenard
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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