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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Anti-Draft Political Button
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Anti-Draft Political Button

Artifact ID1993.1.53
Object Type Button, Political
Date ca.1960
Medium Metal
DimensionsOverall (Diameter) Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAnti-Draft Political Button. Black lettering on bright green background. Text reads: "Send Hershey to Vietnam". Cello pin back. Text on curl: "S66-14".
Historical NoteGeneral Lewis Blaine Hershey led the Selective Service System from 1941-1970. As Director of the Selective Service System, he was the focus of many anti-war protests.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was given to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum Collection in 1993.
Credit LineGift of the LBJ Foundation
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts to the LBJ Library (National Archives Identifier 189698391)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced Lewis Blaine Hershey (United States, 1893 - 1997)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Viet Nam
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