Pinback button for Jesse Jackson and the Democratic Party

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A black and yellow pinback button for the New York Democratic Party. The top half of the button has a black and white image of children. Above the children, yellow text reads, [Keep hope Alive]. The bottom half of the button is yellow with red and black text that reads, ["Register -Vote / For the Democrats / Jesse Jackson / Paid for by the New York State Democratic Party. Lawrence Kirwin (sic), Chairman]. The edge has the manufacturer’s stamp. The back of the button has metal pin with a clasp.

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