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Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
The 50th Inaugural Event Button
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administ…
Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.

The 50th Inaugural Event Button

Artifact ID1989.00001.526
Object Type Button, Event
Maker (Button manufacturer, Bethesda, MD)
Date 1981
Medium Metal, Paper, Ink, Plastic
Dimensions6 × 1/4 in. (15.2 × 0.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionAn oversized political button lettered “THE 50TH INAUGURAL JANUARY 20, 1981" in white on blue at the top, and eagle with a shield is at the top center, ovals with blue pictures of Ronald Reagan and George Bush are in the center, and an image of the Capitol in blue is at bottom on a red background.
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePurchased by John T. Hay and donated to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in 1989.
Credit LineJohn T. Hay Collection
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
Collector John T. Hay (American, 1921 - 2000)
Person Depicted George Bush (President of the United States of America (1989-1993))