Lapel Pin
- Description
- Commemorative lapel pin in the shape of the Pentagon with an American flag (enameled in red and blue) and raised text: "UNITED IN FREEDOM | September 11, 2001." The back of the pin is engraved text: ". . . We will not fail | President George W. Bush."
- Historical Notes
- Chip Forbes, the founder and head of C. Forbes, Inc., designed and produced lapel pins for the “United in Memory” ceremony to be held at the Pentagon one month after 9/11. The pins were designed and distributed at the October 11, 2001, gathering for Pentagon victim family members, survivors, and other attendees. It soon became clear that many who had been unable to attend the ceremony, and individuals with a less direct and immediate connection, also wanted to wear the lapel pin. As a result, Forbes produced additional pins as well as challenge coins and medallions using a similar design.
- Accession Number: C.2014.411.7
- Dimensions: 1 in X 1 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 2.54 cm X 2.54 cm
- Source: Chip Forbes
- Credit Line: Gift of C. Forbes, Inc.
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