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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"Kennedy for President" campaign pin

One metal campaign pin for John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential election.The red, white and blue pin has a black and white portrait of Kennedy surrounded by the words "KENNEDY for PRESIDENT."On the back is a straight pin with no safety clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

"Kennedy for President" campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)

Credit line:

Jesse Moyers Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.074.0026

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"Kennedy for President" campaign pin

One metal campaign pin for John F. Kennedy during the 1960 presidential election.The red, white and blue pin has a black and white portrait of Kennedy surrounded by the words "KENNEDY for PRESIDENT."On the back is a straight pin with no safety clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

"Kennedy for President" campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)

Credit line:

Jesse Moyers Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.074.0026

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