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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 1967.10.146
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1940
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. At the center of the button is a blue and white illustration of FDR, his hands on a ship's wheel labeled FORTIS NON TIMET. An image of the National Recovery Administration (NRA) eagle rises above FDR's right shoulder. Red text at the bottom of the illustration reads: LOCAL 89 I.L.G.W.U. Encircling the edge of the button is a broad red band with white text that reads: DON'T CHANGE THE PILOT / RE-ELECT F.D. ROOSEVELT. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.
Historical NoteThis button was issued by the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU).
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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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