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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.
Engraved Bracelet
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Engraved Bracelet

Artifact IDMO 1970.70
Object Type Bracelet
Maker
Date1942
Mediummetal (chromium)
Dimensionsoverall H 1/4 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA thin, chromium bracelet. Inscribed on the exterior of the bracelet: CPL. WILLIAM WOELLINGTON U.S.M.C. GUADALCANAL, 1942 CPL. EDWARD POLLACK. TO HELL WITH THE EMPEROR, THREE CHEERS FOR ELEANOR. Inscribed on the interior: TO ELEANOR ROOSEVELT FROM CPL. CHARLES COULTER BENKERT, JR. BAT A-938 F.A. U.S.A.
Historical NoteDuring World War II, Eleanor Roosevelt received letters and presents from many young people serving in the military. This bracelet was a gift from three servicemen on Guadalcanal. It is on display in the LEADING BY EXAMPLE exhibit in the Museum’s WORLD WAR II gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Anna Roosevelt Halsted
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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