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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 Campaign Button, 1936
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1936

Artifact IDMO 1975.122.29
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American)
Date1936
Mediumpaint on metal (tin)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 5/8 in (1.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback campaign button. At the center of the green and white halftone button is a photographic headshot of Franklin Roosevelt within a circle. Below the portrait, in green-outlined white letters, are the initials F.D.R. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.

Additional Details
Credit LineGift of C. Don Warner
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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