Campaign of
Thomas Edmund Dewey
(American, 1902 – 1971)
Artist/Maker
Green Duck Metal Stamping Co.
(Chicago, 1906 – 1975)
Pin-back button
1948
Place madeChicago, Illinois, United States, North America
Metal
Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Gift of David Klotz
2001.100
In 1948, Governor Thomas E. Dewey was nominated for President of the United States. He lost to Harry S. Truman.
DescriptionCircular metal pin-back button "CLEAN HOUSE / WITH / DEWEY"; image of a broom; white and blue.ClassificationsLAPEL DEVICES (PIN-BACK BUTTONS & BADGES)