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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.
Adlai Stevenson Campaign Button, ca. 1956
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Adlai Stevenson Campaign Button, ca. 1956

Artifact IDMO 1972.23
Object Type Pin, Campaign
Maker
Dateca. 1956
Mediummetal, enamel on metal, pearl
Dimensionsoverall H 1 in x W 7/8 in (2.5 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small good luck pin, possibly from Adlai Stevenson's 1956 campaign. The pin is in the cutout shape of a gold-colored metal horseshoe with black text at the bottom that reads: ADLAI. Mounted in the center of the horseshoe is a green and gold four-leaf clover with a tiny white pearl at the center.
Historical NoteAdlai Stevenson was the Democratic Party’s unsuccessful presidential candidate in 1952 and 1956. Eleanor Roosevelt helped Stevenson secure the Democratic Presidential nomination for both years. She wore this button while campaigning for Stevenson.
Additional Details
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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