Manufactured by
Unidentified
Subject of
American Committee to Keep Biafra Alive, American, 1967 - 1980
Date
1967-1970
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 9/16 × 5/16 in. (3.2 × 4 × 0.8 cm)
Caption
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.
Description
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.
Place depicted
Biafra, West Africa, Africa
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Activism
Africa
Humanitarianism
International affairs
Politics
U.S. History, 1961-1969
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.136
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd541ec725d-dcf8-49b5-b5c7-f78ab9b1856e

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