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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 Wallace Campaign Ribbon, 1940
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt and Wallace Campaign Ribbon, 1940

Artifact IDMO 1975.98.3
Object Type Ribbon, Campaign
Maker
Date1940
Mediumfabric, plastic (celluloid), paper, metal, string
Dimensionsoverall H 6 3/8 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 3/8 in (16.2 cm x 6.4 cm x 1 cm )
 button Diam 2 in (5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA ribbon from the campaign of Franklin Roosevelt and Henry Wallace. The royal blue satin ribbon has white text that reads: FOR / FREEDOM / AND HUMANITY / ROOSEVELT / AND / WALLACE. Glued to the top of the ribbon is a large, round, campaign picture button featuring a grayscale photographic portrait of FDR with a thin red, white, and blue border. Hanging from the button is a small brass donkey on a piece of white string.
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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