License plate attachment, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1936

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Object Details

associated person

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

Description

Before paper bumper stickers were invented, cars were decorated with metal bumper signs or license plate attachments. This license plate attachment promoting the re-election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was probably issued during his second campaign in 1936 when he defeated Republican Alf Landon, governor of Kansas. FDR was re-elected two more times in 1940 and 1944.

Credit Line

Honorable Michael V. DiSalle in memory of Thomas H. Williams

ID Number

PL.305360.89

catalog number

305360.89

accession number

305360

Object Name

License Plate Attachment

Physical Description

inorganic material (unspecified) (overall material)

red, white, blue (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 5 in x 5 1/2 in; 12.7 cm x 13.97 cm

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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