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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 Truman Campaign Button, 1944
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt and Truman Campaign Button, 1944

Artifact IDMO 1976.3.6
Object Type Button, Campaign
Artist
Maker (American, 1906-2004)
Date1944
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 1/8 in (2.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from the campaign of Frankllin Roosevelt and Harry Truman. At the center of the white button is a red, white, and white striped shield on which is superimposed a gold eagle with the motto in blue: ONE / ALL FOR ONE / ALL. Above the eagle is a blue V and below the date 1944. Flanking the eagle are the illustrated heads of four servicemen representing the Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Army. Above and below the shield is blue text that reads: ROOSEVELT / TRUMAN. The manufacturer's information is printed along the edge: Copyright • 1944, Anthony G. Georgeson.

Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Marian Schenck
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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