Manufactured by
Unidentified
Created by
Project Uplift, American, founded 1965
Date
1965
Medium
ink on paper with metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 3/8 in. (8.9 × 8.9 × 1 cm)
Caption
Project Uplift was a program associated with the Great Society, an initiative set forth by the Democratic Party to eliminate poverty and racism from 1964-1965.
Description
A pinback button for the 1965 Harlem Olympics. The background of the button is white. Blue text around the top edge reads [Harlem Olympics]. At center, in blue, is a depiction of a torch and four rings. Below the torch and rings blue text reads [1965 / Project Uplift].The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
Place depicted
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Communities
Education
Labor
Poverty
Social reform
Sports
U.S. History, 1961-1969
Urban life
Youth
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
Object number
2013.68.17
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd565fd83bb-2392-4060-8e0c-d6b04f1a4487

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