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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 Pin, 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 Pin, 1932

Artifact IDMO 1975.59
Object Type Pin, Political
Artist (American, 1867 - 1941)
Maker (American, founded 1903)
Date1932
Mediummetal (gold)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round campaign pin. The pin features left-facing sculpted profiles of Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner with their names at the bottom of the plaque and the wording A∙NEW∙DAY∙ A∙NEW∙DEAL curved along the left edge of the pin. The artist's signature is along the right edge: © Gutzon Borglum. The manufacturer's information is on the reverse of the pin: Medallic Art Co., New York. 10k.
Historical NoteDuring the 1932 presidential campaign, a movement to raise funds for the Democratic National Committee was organized in Philadelphia by a group called Shareholders of America. For one dollar or more, contributors could purchase a bronze version of this pin, based on a plaque by Gutzon John Borglum (see MO 1941.41.28).

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 - Fully
Copyright© Gutzon Borglum / 1932. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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