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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 License Plate Ornament, 1936
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Campaign License Plate Ornament, 1936

Artifact IDMO 1941.13.69
Object Type Ornament, Vehicle
Maker
Date1936
Mediumpaint on metal
Dimensionsoverall H 7 in x W 11 1/8 in x D 3/4 in (17.8 cm x 28.3 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pressed metal license plate attachment. It features a cut out picture of Uncle Sam and Franklin D. Roosevelt with the caption: DRIVE AHEAD WITH ROOSEVELT. Copyrighted by Nation-Wide Distributors, New York, 1936.
Historical NoteThis 1936 campaign license plate ornament is on display in the 1936 ELECTION CAMPAIGN exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery
Additional Details
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 - FullyCopyright© Nation-Wide Distributors / 1936. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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