Environmental Button

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Description

The “Dirty Dozen” refered to on this button is a list of legislators who were seen as being unsympathetic to environmental causes. The list was developed by the League of Conservation Voters and Environmental Action in the 1970s.

Political activism continues to be an important element of the environmental movement. This button illustrates one approach, to oppose political candidates with poor environmental records.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

2003.0014.1502

accession number

2003.0014

catalog number

2003.0014.1502

Object Name

button

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: .33 cm x 4.4 cm; x 1/8 in x 1 3/4 in

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Environmental Movement

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-a1ba-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1285652