Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

January 2, 1960

JFK ENTERS THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Senator Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States.

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Image: Kennedy's presidential campaign button features his face on a background of red, white and blue stripes.

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John F. Kennedy 1960 campaign button

Round pin-back presidential campaign button with a black and white image of John F. Kennedy against red, white and blue background. The word "KENNEDY" is written above the image.

Object Details
Object title:

John F. Kennedy 1960 campaign button

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

Kennedy campaign

1960 presidential election

Campaign

Memorabilia

Collectibles

Elections

Kennedy, John F.

Democratic Party

Washington, D.C.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

1 in. (2.5 cm)

Credit line:

Kent Barker Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2004.038.0008

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John F. Kennedy 1960 campaign button

Round pin-back presidential campaign button with a black and white image of John F. Kennedy against red, white and blue background. The word "KENNEDY" is written above the image.

Object Details
Object title:

John F. Kennedy 1960 campaign button

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

Kennedy campaign

1960 presidential election

Campaign

Memorabilia

Collectibles

Elections

Kennedy, John F.

Democratic Party

Washington, D.C.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

1 in. (2.5 cm)

Credit line:

Kent Barker Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2004.038.0008

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