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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"A New Leader for the 60's, Kennedy for President" pamphlet

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"A New Leader for the 60's, Kennedy for President" pamphlet

"A New Leader for the 60's, Kennedy for President" pamphlet published by the "Democratic National Committee / 1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C." The tri-fold pamphlet unfolds to a poster with information about and pictures of Senator John F. Kennedy and his family.

Object Details
Object title:

"A New Leader for the 60's, Kennedy for President" pamphlet

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

Voting

1960 presidential election

Kennedy campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Washington, D.C.
Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

8 1/2 × 3 5/8 in. (21.6 × 9.2 cm)

Credit line:

Fred Fuston Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.011.0415

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"A New Leader for the 60's, Kennedy for President" pamphlet

"A New Leader for the 60's, Kennedy for President" pamphlet published by the "Democratic National Committee / 1001 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C." The tri-fold pamphlet unfolds to a poster with information about and pictures of Senator John F. Kennedy and his family.

Object Details
Object title:

"A New Leader for the 60's, Kennedy for President" pamphlet

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

Voting

1960 presidential election

Kennedy campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Washington, D.C.

Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

8 1/2 × 3 5/8 in. (21.6 × 9.2 cm)

Credit line:

Fred Fuston Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.011.0415

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