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End Apartheid Support H.R. 1580

End Apartheid Support H.R. 1580

The round button has bands of red, black and green, often used in the United States to symbolize African liberation. The text is in white. H.R. 1580 was introduced by Congressman Ronald Dellums to strengthen the sanctions against South Africa in the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986. It was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1988 but failed in the Senate. Size: 2 inches across.
Place Created

United States

Date

About 1987

Type of Item

Button

Description

The round button has bands of red, black and green, often used in the United States to symbolize African liberation. The text is in white. H.R. 1580 was introduced by Congressman Ronald Dellums to strengthen the sanctions against South Africa in the Comprehensive Anti-Apartheid Act of 1986. It was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1988 but failed in the Senate. Size: 2 inches across.

Coverage Africa

South Africa

Language

English

Digital Format

image/jpeg

Collection

Private collection of Michael Fleshman

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