Pinback button for the Young Lords Organization

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A pinback button for the Young Lords Organization. The button has a white background and purple lettering in Spanish at the top that reads [Tengo Puerto Rico En Mi Corazon] (I have Puerto Rico in my heart). Below the text is a depiction of Puerto Rico with the Young Lords Symbol (a raised fist holding a gun) in front. Below the symbol, purple lettering reads [YLO]. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.

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