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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"Give Me Your Hand" flyer supporting Kennedy for president

Hand-shaped campaign flyer supporting John F. Kennedy for the 1960 presidential election. The flyer is shaped like a right hand (palm facing the viewer) showing suit and shirt cuff at the wrist, reaching out as though to shake hands with a potential voter. The text on the hand is red: "'Give Me Your Hand' Pull the 1st Lever for Jack Kennedy and His Team." The reverse is blank. There is a small green spot on the suit cuff.

Object Details
Object title:

"Give Me Your Hand" flyer supporting Kennedy for president

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

5 1/2 × 10 1/4 in. (14 × 26 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2013.058.0001

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"Give Me Your Hand" flyer supporting Kennedy for president

Hand-shaped campaign flyer supporting John F. Kennedy for the 1960 presidential election. The flyer is shaped like a right hand (palm facing the viewer) showing suit and shirt cuff at the wrist, reaching out as though to shake hands with a potential voter. The text on the hand is red: "'Give Me Your Hand' Pull the 1st Lever for Jack Kennedy and His Team." The reverse is blank. There is a small green spot on the suit cuff.

Object Details
Object title:

"Give Me Your Hand" flyer supporting Kennedy for president

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

5 1/2 × 10 1/4 in. (14 × 26 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2013.058.0001

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