Summary
Alternative Name(s): Button
Badge used in Melbourne, Victoria, and worn by the donor during 1970s in protest at the presence of United States military bases in Australia. The donor was involved in many anti-United States activities during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Physical Description
Metal button featuring a caricature of Uncle Sam in blue and red on a white background. His mouth is opened wide to reveal a military aeroplane. Around the border of the badge in blue and red lettering is the text of the badge.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Brian Boyd - Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC), 09 May 1991
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Place & Date Made
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1979
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Place & Date Used
Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1970-1979
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Place Named
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Inscriptions
Printed text: Let's Yank Out The Yanks!/NO U.S. BASES.
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
3.7 cm (Length)
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Keywords
Wars & Conflicts, Military Bases, International Relations, Nuclear Energy, Anti-War Demonstrations, Peace Movement, Badges
