- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- metal, ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 x 1/4 in. (7.6 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- 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.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




