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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 1975.131
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American)
Date1944
Mediumpaint on metal (tin), metal, fabric
Dimensionsoverall H 2 1/4 in x W 5/8 in (5.7 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button, with accessories, from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. The solid white button has a black and white halftone headshot of FDR in the center. Above the image is PAC in white letters on a blue oval. Below the image is OK in blue letters within a red circle.

Attached to the button is a folded-over red, white and blue striped ribbon from which a miniature metal horseshoe is suspended.
Historical NoteDemocrats circulated a wide variety of campaign buttons, including many produced by labor unions. The political action committee (PAC) of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was especially active in the 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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