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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"Prosperity for All" Kennedy campaign pin

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"Prosperity for All" Kennedy campaign pin

One metal campaign pin for John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential election.Featuring a black and white portrait of Kennedy, the words "Prosperity for all with Kennedy" circle the outer edge of the pin. A union logo is stamped in the back of the pin. On the back is a straight pin with no safety clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

"Prosperity for All" Kennedy campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Credit line:

Jesse Moyers Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.074.0025

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"Prosperity for All" Kennedy campaign pin

One metal campaign pin for John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential election.Featuring a black and white portrait of Kennedy, the words "Prosperity for all with Kennedy" circle the outer edge of the pin. A union logo is stamped in the back of the pin. On the back is a straight pin with no safety clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

"Prosperity for All" Kennedy campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Credit line:

Jesse Moyers Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.074.0025

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