In 1789, George Washington and his supporters wore the first political buttons during the first presidential inauguration in New York.  They weren’t exactly like the buttons we know today; instead of metal pins these campaign buttons were real brass buttons sewn onto coats. 
 The “Long Live the President” encircled by symbols of the 13 states is adapted from a button worn by President Washington at his inauguration.
 “GW-Long Live the President” was one style in a variety of Washington commemorative buttons.  Buttons are 1 ½” in diameter.