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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, 1944
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, 1944

Artifact IDMO 1975.127
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker
Date1944
Mediumpaper, plastic (celluloid), paper
Dimensionsoverall Diam 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA large round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. The button consists of a round, white paper label which has been pasted over the face of another button with just the red rim of the original button face exposed. On the label, hand-drawn in black ink, is the illustration of the rear view of an elephant and large hand-printed letters in black that read: PHOOEY / WITH / DEWEY.


Historical NoteThomas E. Dewey ran against Roosevelt in the 1944 presidential campaign.
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 - 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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