- 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
- 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.




