Obama-Biden Inauguration Button, 2009

Summary

On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. More than one million Americans came to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of America's first African American president. Souvenirs, like this button, provided supporters with a tangible remembrance of this historic event.

On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. More than one million Americans came to Washington, D.C., to witness the inauguration of America's first African American president. Souvenirs, like this button, provided supporters with a tangible remembrance of this historic event.

Material

Metal
Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Diameter: 3 in

Inscriptions

On front: INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT OBAMA & VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN/ 44TH PRESIDENT/ JANUARY 20, 2009 WASHINGTON, D.C. Along rim: NG SLATER CORP NYC 10018800-848-1621

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