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**Vintage Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. \"Don\'t Let The Dream Die\" Pinback Button**Up for sale is an original, authentic vintage civil rights cause pinback button featuring a historic black-and-white profile photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.**Text on front reads:**
* \"don\'t let the dream die.\" (Bottom left margin)
* \"Fellowship of Reconciliation, Box 271, Nyack, N.Y. 10960\" (Right margin)**Historical Significance:**
This button was issued by the historic Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR), the oldest interfaith peace and justice organization in the United States. FOR played an instrumental role in supporting nonviolent resistance logistics alongside Dr. King during the defining milestones of the Civil Rights Movement, beginning as early as the Montgomery bus boycott. This piece serves as a beautiful, evocative artifact from that era of social justice advocacy.**Specifications & Condition:**
* **Size:** Measures approximately 2.25 inches in diameter.
* **Front:** The graphic and protective celluloid face are intact, showing clear typography and image details with typical light surface age wear.
* **Back:** Authentic metal back with original secure pinback closure structure. Shows moderate vintage oxidation/rusting along the upper rim and backing surface, consistent with genuine age.Please review the actual high-resolution photos provided to verify the precise condition of the front and back before purchasing.**Shipping:** Shipped securely and defensively wrapped to prevent any damage during transit. Combined shipping is available if you purchase multiple items!
