"I'm A Chicago Conspiracy Booster" Protest Pinback
American, circa 1970
Diameter: 3½ inches
 
A striking and uncommon oversized pinback produced in the aftermath of the 1969–70 Chicago Seven conspiracy trial, embracing the defendants with the defiant slogan, "I'm a Chicago Conspiracy Booster." Printed in vivid red, black, and white, the design incorporates a stylized bomb whose fuse forms the letter "C," transforming the phrase into a bold expression of solidarity with one of the era's most controversial antiwar prosecutions.
 
Issued during the height of the Vietnam War protest movement, the button reflects the widespread belief among many activists that the conspiracy charges represented a politically motivated attempt to suppress dissent following the demonstrations at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Large-format political buttons of this period were produced in comparatively limited numbers and remain among the most visually compelling artifacts of the New Left protest movement.
 
Condition: Minor handling wear. Overall Excellent.