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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 Button, 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 Button, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1967.10.136
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, founded 1921)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Wendell Willkie's campaign. At the center of the blue-edged white button is a red, white, and blue patriotic stars and stripes illustration of Uncle Sam's hat. Blue text reads: WILLKIE / FOR / PRESIDENT. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.
Historical NoteWendell Willkie was the Republican Party’s presidential candidate in 1940.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Stanley Marcus
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
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