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Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Inauguration Day Flags 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.

Inauguration Day Flags Event Button

Artifact ID1989.00001.535
Object Type Button, Event
Maker (Button manufacturer founded 1936, New York, NY)
Medium Metal, Paper, Ink, Plastic
Dimensions3 × 1/4 in. (7.6 × 0.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA large yellow political button with text stating “INAUGURATION DAY JAN. 20th, 1981 PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN VICE-PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH” in black, with a color photograph of Ronald Reagan in a black suit, white shirt, and black tie, and George Bush in grey suit, white shirt, and black tie, inside blue ovals. There are American flags to the right and left, and the eagle from the Seal in black and white at the bottom.
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePurchased by John T. Hay and donated to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in 1989.
Credit LineJohn T. Hay Collection
National Archives Catalog CollectionRonald Reagan Library Museum Collection, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 681361)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost-Presidential Gifts and Donations, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 6817139)
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))
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