Illustration of an English Bull standing in front of a green background.

Named for its past use in the sport of bull baiting, the English bulldog is believed to have originated sometime prior to the 13th century in the British Isles. Known for its wrinkled face and distinctive pushed-in nose, the breed has long been associated with British culture. In World War II, the English Bulldog was often likened to Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his resistance to Nazi Germany. In recent decades, the breed has also become popular in the United States due to its distinct look as well as its clownish and friendly personality. 

This button is part of a larger set of 35 buttons, each with an illustration of a different dog breed. They were originally sold on a 6” x 9” cardboard sheet.

Illustration of a black Doberman Pinscher on a green and blue background with black text along the bottom.

The origins of the Doberman Pinscher date to the late 19th century when a tax collector named Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann is known to have created the breed. Based in the town of Apolda, Germany, Dobermann also served as the towns dogcatcher and was looking for a loyal companion who could also protect him. Though there are no records of what dogs were used to create the breed, it has been speculated that the Black and Tan Terrier, the German Pinscher, and the Rottweiler were all part of the mix. Upon Dobermann's death, the dog breed was named in his honor. In the time since, the Doberman Pinscher has grown in popularity and have been used in various types of work as well as in households as family dogs.

This button is part of a larger set of 35 buttons, each with an illustration of a different dog breed. They were originally sold on a 6” x 9” cardboard sheet.

Illustration of a Dalmatian standing on grass in front of a yellow and blue background.

Known for their distinct coats, dalmatians are perhaps one of the most recognizable breeds on Earth. Though their origins remain unknown, the breed is known to have originally served to run alongside carriages, helping ward off highwaymen and other animals. The breed has served other uses in its long history, with examples being as guard dogs, circus dogs, and in more modern times, as firehouse dogs. The United States, in particular, has utilized the breed in this capacity. dalmatians have assisted in watching over equipment during fires and sometimes even rescuing people in distress. Though they have been used in a number of positions, the breed is just as popular as a house companion.

This button is part of a larger set of 35 buttons, each with an illustration of a different dog breed. They were originally sold on a 6” x 9” cardboard sheet.

Image of a white Bull Terrier with a black and blue background with black text along the bottom

Known for its egg-shaped head, the Bull terrier breed dates back to 1835 and were originally used in dog-fighting rings. As time progressed, the breed became fashionable companions for proper gentlemen and was given the nicknames "White Cavalier" and "The Gentleman's Companion." In modern times, the breed is considered gentle and friendly in personality and have also been used as mascots in popular media. One example is from the late 1980s when Budweiser featured a series of commercials featuring a Bull terrier named Spuds Mackenzie. Spuds grin and on-screen high jinks helped further popularize the breed into fun and loving companions.

This button is part of a larger set of 35 buttons, each with an illustration of a different dog breed. They were originally sold on a 6” x 9” cardboard sheet.

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Afghan Hounds are known for their long, flowing coats, which protected them in the mountainous regions of the Middle East, Afghanistan in particular, where the breed may have originated. The Marx brothers imported the first Afghan Hounds to the United States in 1926.

This button is part of a larger set of 35 buttons, each with an illustration of a different dog breed. They were originally sold on a 6” x 9” cardboard sheet.

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This button features the emblem of the 424th Bombardment Squadron of the United States Air Force. 

The button is one of a set of military insignia pins issued by Kellogg's with their PEP cereal in 1943. The set is known as the “Pep War Insignia Pins” and features 36 WWII military squadron emblems. It was created for Kellogg's by the legendary "Premium King" Sam Gold. The Kellogg's Pep cereal brand sponsored radio programs and was known for giving away premium items such as trading cards, badges, and pinback buttons.

Illustration of a character in a long robe and holding one arm out with a bomb in its hand on a red and black background

This button features the emblem of the 17th Bombardment Squadron (Light) of the United States Air Force. This unit fought in the Philippines Campaign and flew A-20s.

The button is one of a set of military insignia pins issued by Kellogg's with their PEP cereal in 1943. The set is known as the “Pep War Insignia Pins” and features 36 WWII military squadron emblems. It was created for Kellogg's by the legendary "Premium King" Sam Gold. The Kellogg's Pep cereal brand sponsored radio programs and was known for giving away premium items such as trading cards, badges, and pinback buttons.

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The image on this button was designed by McQ Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana. The company was founded by Robert McQuade who was an advertising agent who wanted to encourage a large voter turnout.  The company created many items with vote logos on them like this button.

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On June 5, 1968, Robert F. Kennedy, the younger brother of former President John F. Kennedy, was shot numerous times shortly following his victory speech at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. At the time, Kennedy, who had launched a campaign for the presidency had just defeated his opponent, Senator Eugene McCarthy in the South Dakota and California presidential primaries. Just after midnight, Kennedy was shot numerous times by gunman, Sirhan Sirhan. Sirhan cited that his reasoning behind the assassination was due to Kennedy's support for Israel. Pronounced dead the following day, Kennedy, like his older brother, John, had fallen victim to an assassination. Robert Kennedy was 42 years old.

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Pot Belly bears were a popular stuffed animal toy for children and collectors produced by the Daekor company in the 1980s. The “Pot Belly” comes from the protruding belly that each animal has. The “Pot Belly Bear for President” button was included with some bears that were produced during the election season. While mostly known for producing bears, Daekor also produced other animals with pot bellies such as raccoons and koalas.