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Collection of original 1940 Wendell L. Willkie presidential campaign buttons from his run against Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Total of 17 pins included:
• (1) Large “Willkie or Bust” button – approx. 3.5 inches
• (1) Large sepia portrait button – approx. 4 inches
• (15) assorted smaller celluloid pinback buttons (approx. 7/8\"–1.25\")
Smaller examples include a variety of campaign slogans and designs such as:
• “For President Wendell L. Willkie”
• “I’ll Bet My … On Willkie” (donkey graphic)
• “All I Have Left Is a Vote for Willkie”
• “Willkie Not Royal but Loyal”
• “My Friends But Not My Subjects”
• “Willkie and McNary”
• “We Want Willkie”
• “Indiana Willkie Clubs”
• Red/white/blue “Willkie” and “Willkie for President” varieties
The two large buttons retain their original metal backs and pin assemblies. The portrait example shows expected age toning and oxidation to the reverse. The smaller pins are in very good vintage condition with typical light surface wear consistent with age.
![1940 Willkie Campaign Buttons – 4\](img-large/g/12UAAeSwgE9ppOru/s-l1600/1940-Willkie-Campaign-Buttons-4-Portrait-Large-Sma.jpg "1940 Willkie Campaign Buttons – 4\")
