Museum object · Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Pinback button promoting affirmative action
late 20th century
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
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 black pinback button promoting affirmative action. Curving around the top edge in white text are the words: [DEFEND AFFIRMATIVE / ACTION]. The lower center of the button reads: [NO / RETREAT!]. The front of the button is heavily stained. The back of the button has a metal fastener and clasp.
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Sources & collection details
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2011.178.7