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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 1974.188
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. The button consists of three horizontal bands in blue (with stars), white, and red. Printed on the bands is blue and white text that reads: ROOSEVELT / ILGWU. 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 John E. Vargo
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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