Franklin D. Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1936
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Artifact Overview
Franklin Delano Roosevelt won an unprecedented four presidential elections. Elected in 1932, during the depths of the Great Depression, Roosevelt served until his death in 1945 near the end of World War II. His leadership gave Americans hope and confidence to face domestic hardships and to conquer foreign foes. Many voters adored Roosevelt and remained lifelong Democrats.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1936
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.151
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Diameter: 0.875 in
Inscriptions
Front:
A GALLANT LEADER | FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.
Back:
BASTIAN BROS. CO. | MFRS OF | RIBBON, METAL | AND | [union label] | CELLULOID | NOVELTIES|/ ROCHESTER, N.Y.
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