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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 and Garner Campaign Button, 1932
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt and Garner Campaign Button, 1932

Artifact IDMO 1975.98.1
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, founded 1895)
Date1932
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 3/4 in (1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback campaign jugate button. At the center of the black button are black and white halftone photographic headshots of Franklin D. Roosevelt (left) and John N. Garner (right) with a single white star above. White text below the portraits reads: ROOSEVELT GARNER. A union bug is printed at the bottom. The manufacturer's information is printed on the rolled edge of the button.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Joseph M. Jacobs
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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