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- Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Button, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir button.
- 1933
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Button, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir button.
- CIO Labor Union Badge, 1932-1942 - The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was a federation of different labor unions. It had formed as an offshoot of the larger American Federation of Labor (AFL) but became independent in 1935. It attracted young left-wing activists, socialists and Communists. The United Automobile Workers (UAW) labor union, founded as part the CIO, was particularly influential during the late 1930s.
- 1932-1942
- Collections - Artifact
CIO Labor Union Badge, 1932-1942
The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was a federation of different labor unions. It had formed as an offshoot of the larger American Federation of Labor (AFL) but became independent in 1935. It attracted young left-wing activists, socialists and Communists. The United Automobile Workers (UAW) labor union, founded as part the CIO, was particularly influential during the late 1930s.
- Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Button, 1933 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir button.
- 1933
- Collections - Artifact
Century of Progress International Exposition Souvenir Button, 1933
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to buoy national optimism during the darkest years of the Great Depression. Many fairgoers returned home with mementos, such as this souvenir button.
- Chevrolet Six "Queen of the Shows" Pin, circa 1929 - Chevrolet introduced a reliable and affordable six-cylinder engine in its models for 1929. The new engine was advertised as "a six for the price of a four," and happy customers made Chevrolet the top-selling brand in the early 1930s. Chevy's inline six also generated buzz at automobile expositions, making it "Queen of the Shows."
- circa 1929
- Collections - Artifact
Chevrolet Six "Queen of the Shows" Pin, circa 1929
Chevrolet introduced a reliable and affordable six-cylinder engine in its models for 1929. The new engine was advertised as "a six for the price of a four," and happy customers made Chevrolet the top-selling brand in the early 1930s. Chevy's inline six also generated buzz at automobile expositions, making it "Queen of the Shows."
- Franklin D. Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1932-1944 - Franklin Delano Roosevelt won an unprecedented four presidential elections. Elected in 1932, during the depths of the Great Depression, Roosevelt served until his death in 1945 near the end of World War II. His leadership gave Americans hope and confidence to face domestic hardships and to conquer foreign foes. Many voters adored Roosevelt and remained lifelong Democrats.
- 1932-1944
- Collections - Artifact
Franklin D. Roosevelt Campaign Button, 1932-1944
Franklin Delano Roosevelt won an unprecedented four presidential elections. Elected in 1932, during the depths of the Great Depression, Roosevelt served until his death in 1945 near the end of World War II. His leadership gave Americans hope and confidence to face domestic hardships and to conquer foreign foes. Many voters adored Roosevelt and remained lifelong Democrats.