Pinback button supporting Keep Biafra Alive

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.

Biafra was composed of states in the eastern region of Nigeria that declared their independence in 1967 but surrendered in 1970 after a civil war and were reintegrated into Nigeria. A pinback button advocating for the people of Biafra. The button has a white background and black text that reads [Keep Biafra Alive]. The back of the button has a pin without a clasp.

Catalog date

1967-1970

Recorded places

Biafra, West Africa, Africa

Recorded subjects

African American; Activism; Africa; Humanitarianism; International affairs; Politics; U.S. History, 1961-1969; U.S. History, 1969-2001

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