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Lapel pin promoting affirmative action

late 20th century

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A circular lapel pin with black, yellow, and red enamel. The face of the pin features the McDonald's logo under the words [AFFIRMATIVE ACTION] which curve along the top edge of the pin. Below the logo there is a jagged yellow field where the words [PASSION / ENERGY / COMMITMENT] are printed in black. The back has a straight pin with Ballou clutch fastener.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2011.178.1

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