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

Franklin D. Roosevelt Button

Artifact IDMO 1975.120.10
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American, 1892-1959)
Dateca. 1936
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button, either a commemorative piece or possibly from Franklin Roosevelt's 1936 campaign. At the center of the button, on a white background, is a black and white halftone photographic headshot of Franklin Roosevelt. Curved above the portrait is black text that reads: PRES. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Encircling the edge of the button is a red, white, and blue stars and stripes patriotic border that alternates with a black and gold dotted design. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Paul Perlin
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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