Museum Collections
Luce Center
THE MAN OF THE HOUR / EISENHOWER
Object Number:
2010.16.5
Date:
1942-1945
Medium:
Metal and plastic
Dimensions:
Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Description:
Round; red, white, and blue button with image of Eisenhower and text: THE MAN OF THE HOUR / EISENHOWER
Gallery Label:
For his steely determination during World War II, General Eisenhower was praised as as "the man of the hour." A popular song of 1942-43 was titled, "The Man of the Hour, General Eisenhower."
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.