White text on a green outer ring with an illustration of three human outlines in blue, green and pink on a white background

This button most likely represents the promotion and teaching of ethics, especially for young people. The male and female outlines and different colors can symbolize diverse groups getting along. Sharing, caring and respect are basic tenets of harmonious living that are often taught to children starting in preschool and kindergarten. This button most likely serves to promote the creeds printed on the button to the general population in hopes of creating a more peaceful society.

Black text on red background with black Aztec eagle in the center. 

On August 23, 1970, the United Farm Workers or UFW began a series of strikes and boycotts resulting in 5000 farm workers walking off the job- commonly referred to as the Salad Bowl Strike.  UFW with the help of Cesar Chavez teamed up against the Teamsters Union fighting to improve health care, housing facilities, educational benefits, to increase wages, and to have control over their own union.  Chavez called for the strike against non union lettuce which at the time totaled 80% off lettuce production.  The strike ended in March of 1971 when Teamsters agreed to allow UFW to continue jurisdiction and control over the farm workers.

Red and black text and an illustration of a tree on a white background

Africa University is a private institution located near Mutare, Zimbabwe. AU is associated with the United Methodist Church, and was founded in the 1980s by a group of African United Methodist bishops. The establishment of the university was backed by both Zimbabwe’s president Robert Mugabe and the United Methodist governing body. Major funding for the university comes from donors, specifically members of over 34,000 United Methodist churches in the United States and around the world.

Red, black and white illustration of a British foot guard.

The Foot Guard Regiment serve two roles in the British Army. They are elite infantry soldiers who carry out operational duties throughout the world. They also train as ceremonial troops and are involved state and royal tasks. The guard on this button is part of the Scots Guard, the only guard not to wear a plume.

Blue and black illustration of a computer key with white text on it and blue text on either side and a black rectangle at the bottom with white text on it on a white background.

The OCLC is a non-profit library cooperative that provides its members with original research, programs, and technology services. This “You Send Me” button design won the Online Computer Library Center’s (OCLC) second annual Button Slogan Contest in 1985. It was created by Sharon Marcus, Jean Houghralling, Colette O’ Connell, Joyce Gnatzig, and Diane K. Lassan. 

Blue and white illustration of a refridgerator with a blue banner across the center with white text on it on a red background

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"Where's Willy Wonka?" refers to the 1971 American-British musical fantasy film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. The film is an adaptation of the 1964 novel by Roald Dahl, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The phrase "Where's Willy Wonka?" possibly refers to the mysterious character and part of the plot, for Willy Wonka had disappeared only to reappear three years later selling more candy. 

White text in the shape of the moon on a dark blue background with white dots as night stars and yellow text at the bottom

In the mid-1980’s, the American fast food chain Wendy’s ran an advertising campaign promoting later hours at some drive-thru pick-up windows. Wendy’s was established in Columbus, OH in 1969 by entrepreneur Dave Thomas. In 1971, it became the first fast food restaurant to equip its pick-up window with a dedicated grill, which is now the industry standard. By 1981, Wendy’s had more than 1,800 restaurants. The pick-up window is credited as a major factor in the company's success and rapid expansion.

Light purple text at the top of the button and black and brown at the bottom with an illustration of a buttefly with a human face where its body should be and an orange drink in front of it on a black background, the button has an off white background color.

Tuaca is an Italian liqueur that features a blend of brandies, distilled Mediterranean citrus essences, and vanilla. The original Tuaca recipe is said to have been created over 500 years ago during the Italian Renaissance. The recipe was "rediscovered," perfected and proudced by Geatano Tuoni and Giorgio Canepa of Livorno, Italy, who dubbed the liqueur Tuaca. In 2010, the Tuaca distillery in Livorno closed, and the liqueur is now produced by the Louisville, Kentucky-based manufacturer Brown-Forman. The Butterfly Flip is presumably a cocktail made with Tuaca. 

Illustration of Minnie Mouse's head in the center fo the button with red text along the top edge and small black text along the bottom on a yellow background

Walt Disney World is a famous vacation destination that was opened on October 1, 1971 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.  Over 52 million visitors a year flock to the entertainment hub to visit the four parks that are included in the Walt Disney World Company. The four parks include the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Universal Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Walt Disney World was built based on the creative design of Walter Elias Disney, aka Walt Disney, after opening Disneyland in Anaheim, CA in 1955.  Walt Disney was a very prominent figure in American animation and was well known as a cartoonist, voice over, animator, and actor.  Along with his brother Roy Disney, the Walt Disney Company was born in October of 1923.

Minerva "Minnie" Mouse was originally introduced in 1928 by Disney and Ub Iwerks as a figure in a comic strip named "The Gleam."  Minnie also made her first appearance in "Steamboat Willie" along side her boyfriend Mickey.  Minnie is typically seen with friends Daisy Duck and Clarabelle Cow.