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- Vanderbilt Cup Race Lapel Pin, 1908 - William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., launched America's first great automobile race, the Vanderbilt Cup, in 1904. Top American and European drivers and cars came to Long Island, New York, for the annual event. After three consecutive victories by French cars, an American-built Locomobile won in 1908. Driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge earned the prize with their car "Old 16."
- October 24, 1908
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Vanderbilt Cup Race Lapel Pin, 1908
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., launched America's first great automobile race, the Vanderbilt Cup, in 1904. Top American and European drivers and cars came to Long Island, New York, for the annual event. After three consecutive victories by French cars, an American-built Locomobile won in 1908. Driver George Robertson and mechanician Glenn Ethridge earned the prize with their car "Old 16."
- Golden Gate International Exposition Souvenir Sailboat Pin, 1939 - The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on a manmade island in San Francisco Bay, the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Many fairgoers left Treasure Island with mementos of the exhibition, such as this souvenir pin depicting a sailboat.
- 1939
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Golden Gate International Exposition Souvenir Sailboat Pin, 1939
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition reflected American aspirations at the end of the Great Depression. Held on a manmade island in San Francisco Bay, the fair celebrated the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Many fairgoers left Treasure Island with mementos of the exhibition, such as this souvenir pin depicting a sailboat.
- Automobile Club of Michigan Button, circa 1970 - The American Automobile Association (AAA) was formed in 1902 to lobby for drivers' rights and promote safe vehicles and roads. As Americans' passion for driving grew, the organization expanded its services to include roadside assistance and vacation and trip planning. In 1969, about the time this button was produced, AAA also offered a host of insurance products to its members.
- circa 1970
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Automobile Club of Michigan Button, circa 1970
The American Automobile Association (AAA) was formed in 1902 to lobby for drivers' rights and promote safe vehicles and roads. As Americans' passion for driving grew, the organization expanded its services to include roadside assistance and vacation and trip planning. In 1969, about the time this button was produced, AAA also offered a host of insurance products to its members.
- Ford Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, 1999-2004 - One of Ford Motor Company's philanthropic ventures was Race Fans for a Cure, which supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer and fund the search for a cure. Some supporters of Race Fans for a Cure received this promotional lapel pin.
- 1999-2004
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Ford Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, 1999-2004
One of Ford Motor Company's philanthropic ventures was Race Fans for a Cure, which supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer and fund the search for a cure. Some supporters of Race Fans for a Cure received this promotional lapel pin.
- Race Fans For a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, 1999-2004 - One of Ford Motor Company's philanthropic ventures was Race Fans for a Cure, which supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer and fund the search for a cure. Some supporters of Race Fans for a Cure received this promotional lapel pin.
- 1999-2004
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Race Fans For a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Pin, 1999-2004
One of Ford Motor Company's philanthropic ventures was Race Fans for a Cure, which supported the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer and fund the search for a cure. Some supporters of Race Fans for a Cure received this promotional lapel pin.
- G.O.P. Lapel Pin, 1940 - The Republican Party nominated Wendell Willkie to run against President Franklin Roosevelt in 1940. It was an unconventional choice: Willkie supported much of Roosevelt's New Deal legislation, he had voted for Roosevelt in 1932, and he was an internationalist -- controversial positions in the anti-New Deal, isolationist Republican Party. Willkie fared better than Alf Landon, the Republican's 1936 presidential candidate, but still lost.
- 1940
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G.O.P. Lapel Pin, 1940
The Republican Party nominated Wendell Willkie to run against President Franklin Roosevelt in 1940. It was an unconventional choice: Willkie supported much of Roosevelt's New Deal legislation, he had voted for Roosevelt in 1932, and he was an internationalist -- controversial positions in the anti-New Deal, isolationist Republican Party. Willkie fared better than Alf Landon, the Republican's 1936 presidential candidate, but still lost.
- Lapel Pin Promoting Bill Elliott's Number Nine Ford Thunderbird, 1985 - Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976 and took his first checkered flag in 1983. Elliott's 1985 season was particularly memorable. He won 11 races, including the Daytona 500, and he earned pole position in five consecutive events. That September, Elliott made the cover of <em>Sports Illustrated</em> magazine -- a rare feat for a NASCAR driver at the time.
- 1985
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Lapel Pin Promoting Bill Elliott's Number Nine Ford Thunderbird, 1985
Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976 and took his first checkered flag in 1983. Elliott's 1985 season was particularly memorable. He won 11 races, including the Daytona 500, and he earned pole position in five consecutive events. That September, Elliott made the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine -- a rare feat for a NASCAR driver at the time.
- "Stone, Woods & Cook 1941 Willys Dragster" Lapel Pin, circa 2021 - Black team owners Tim Woods and Fred Stone joined white driver Doug Cook in 1961 to form Stone, Woods & Cook -- one of the first multiracial partnerships in NHRA drag racing. The team's Willys coupes thrilled fans during the "Gasser Wars" of the 1960s. Stone, Woods & Cook was especially popular at southern California's Lions Drag Strip.
- circa 2021
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"Stone, Woods & Cook 1941 Willys Dragster" Lapel Pin, circa 2021
Black team owners Tim Woods and Fred Stone joined white driver Doug Cook in 1961 to form Stone, Woods & Cook -- one of the first multiracial partnerships in NHRA drag racing. The team's Willys coupes thrilled fans during the "Gasser Wars" of the 1960s. Stone, Woods & Cook was especially popular at southern California's Lions Drag Strip.
- Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Pin, 1926 - The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this lapel pin depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- 1926
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Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition Souvenir Pin, 1926
The Sesquicentennial International Exposition celebrated the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Though more than six million attendees visited Philadelphia in 1926, the fair was not profitable and disappointed organizers following the city's successful Centennial Exhibition of 1876. Still, many fairgoers commemorated the experience, returning home with souvenirs like this lapel pin depicting Philadelphia's Liberty Bell.
- League of American Wheelmen Lapel Pin, circa 1900 - The poor conditions of late 19th-century roads hampered bicyclists and their sport. In 1880, avid bicyclists formed the League of American Wheelmen to champion their rights and campaign for "Good Roads." League members were early advocates for road improvements, and they showed their support by wearing lapel pins like this one.
- circa 1900
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League of American Wheelmen Lapel Pin, circa 1900
The poor conditions of late 19th-century roads hampered bicyclists and their sport. In 1880, avid bicyclists formed the League of American Wheelmen to champion their rights and campaign for "Good Roads." League members were early advocates for road improvements, and they showed their support by wearing lapel pins like this one.