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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 1975.175.3
Object Type Button, Campaign
Maker (American)
Date1936
Mediumplastic (celluloid), paper, metal
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback button from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. The button is divided into three horizontal sections in red, white, and blue. White and blue text reads: EXTEND THE NEW DEAL / WITH / ROOSEVELT / AMERICAN LABOR PARTY. The bottom section of the button also has the ALP logo featuring the illustration of shaking hands within a round gear.


Historical NoteThis button was issued American Labor Party of New York.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Merrill Berman
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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