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Pinback button for the Black National Political Convention

mid 20th century

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington, D.C., United States

The black button has green and red text which reads [BLACK / NATIONAL / POLITICAL / CONVENTION / MAR. 10, 11, 12, 1972 / GARY, IND.] The word "NATIONAL" is in red, and the rest of the words are green. The back is silver and has a wire pin. There is engraved text on the back which reads [MADE IN U.S.A. / (?) PEND.]. There is a symbol of a circle with an upward arrow going through it.

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  • Title: Pinback button for the Black National Political Convention
  • Date Created: mid 20th century
  • Physical Dimensions: H x W: 6 7/8 × 4 in. (17.5 × 10.2 cm)
  • Subject Keywords: Activism, United States--History--1969-2001, Civil rights, Politics
  • Medium: ink on paper with plastic and metal
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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