Museum object · Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Lapel pin promoting affirmative action
late 20th century
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A circular lapel pin with black, yellow, and red enamel. The face of the pin features the McDonald's logo under the words [AFFIRMATIVE ACTION] which curve along the top edge of the pin. Below the logo there is a jagged yellow field where the words [PASSION / ENERGY / COMMITMENT] are printed in black. The back has a straight pin with Ballou clutch fastener.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2011.178.1
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