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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Welcome the New Team Political Badge
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Welcome the New Team Political Badge

Artifact ID1989.00001.1039a-an
Date 1981
Medium Metal, Plastic (mylar), Paper, Ink, Fabric
Dimensions6 7/8 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (17.5 × 5.7 × 0.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA rectangular gray political button with text stating "WELCOME THE NEW TEAM January 20th, 1981 Washington, D.C." in red and blue with American flags on either side. In the center are white ovals with black and white photographs of Ronald Reagan and George Bush. A purple satin ribbon with text stating “INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT RONALD WILSON REAGAN AND VICE PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH” in white letters hangs from the button.
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 George Bush (President of the United States of America (1989-1993))
Person Depicted Ronald Wilson Reagan (President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
Collector John T. Hay (American, 1921 - 2000)