Willkie and Wilson Campaign Button, 1940
Artifact IDMO 2023.4.3
Object Type
Button, Campaign
Maker
Green Duck Company
(American, 1906-2004)
Date1940
Mediummetal (tin), paint
Dimensionsoverall Diam 7/8 in (2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round pinback coat-tail button from the campaigns of Wendell Willkie and George A. Wilson. The button consists of three horizontal bands in red, white, and blue. Printed on the bands is white and blue text that reads: WILLKIE / IOWA WANTS / WILSON. The manufacturer's information is printed on the reverse of the button.
Historical NoteThis 1940 campaign button features Wendell Willkie, the Republican Party's unsuccessful presidential candidate and George A. Wilson, the Republican Party's successful incumbent candidate for governor of Iowa.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Bob O'Brien in 2023.
Credit LineGift of Bob O'Brien
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.In Collection(s)
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