Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
UNNUMBERED-1362a |
Date |
ca. 1940 |
Material(s) |
Tinplate/Paper/Plastic |
Dimensions |
H-0.625 W-0.625 Dia-0.625 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid type America First pinback button. The button has a blue center with white text that reads, "AMERICA / FIRST." The blue center has a white band surrounding it with a red band around the exteior edge of the button. The button has a metal backing with a stick pin. |
Notes |
The America First Committee was an organization created in 1940 to advocate American neutrality and oppose entry into World War II. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
Event |
World War II |
People |
America First Committee |
Subjects |
Anti-war Anti-war movements Buttons (Information artifacts) Neutrality Nonintervention Organizations World War II |
Search Terms |
World War, 1939-1945 Button, Political War |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |