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Commemorative pin for Martin Luther King Jr.
Round commemorative pin for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A black and white picture of Dr. King is surrounded by white text on a black ground. Pin has a straight-pin back. Marking stamped into metal on reverse of pin with illegible text and emblem that looks like stylized lobster or pair of scissors; only word of text legible is "UNION".Text on front of pin is:"I Have A DreamLet Freedom Ring [above image]Jan. 15, 1929 [to left of image]April 4, 1968 [to right of image]A Great AmericanRev. Martin Luther King [below image]"
Commemorative pin for Martin Luther King Jr.
1968
Metal, Paper, Plastic
1 13/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (4.6 × 4.4 × 0.5 cm)
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection
2001.047.0001
Commemorative pin for Martin Luther King Jr.
Round commemorative pin for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A black and white picture of Dr. King is surrounded by white text on a black ground. Pin has a straight-pin back. Marking stamped into metal on reverse of pin with illegible text and emblem that looks like stylized lobster or pair of scissors; only word of text legible is "UNION".Text on front of pin is:"I Have A DreamLet Freedom Ring [above image]Jan. 15, 1929 [to left of image]April 4, 1968 [to right of image]A Great AmericanRev. Martin Luther King [below image]"
Commemorative pin for Martin Luther King Jr.
1968
Assassination
Civil rights
Speeches
Portrait
King, Martin Luther, Jr.
Metal, Paper, Plastic
1 13/16 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (4.6 × 4.4 × 0.5 cm)
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection
2001.047.0001