Badge, Wendell Willkie, 1940

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Object Details

associated person

Willkie, Wendell L.

associated institution

Republican National Party

Description

Wendell Willkie was the Republican nominee for president in 1940. Formerly a registered Democrat, Willkie was the first major party candidate whose professional credentials were primarily as a corporate executive. He was defeated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt who was re-elected to a historic third term.

Credit Line

Ralph E. Becker of Political Americana

ID Number

PL.227739.1940.J18

catalog number

227739.1940.J18

accession number

227739

Object Name

Badge

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 5 1/4 in x 2 in; 13.335 cm x 5.08 cm

See more items in

Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source