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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"Coffee with Kennedy" paper cup

White paper cup with the words “Coffee with Kennedy” printed on both sides in red. This type of cup was given out by Kennedy, his family and campaign workers at community meetings with potential voters during his campaign.

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Object title:

"Coffee with Kennedy" paper cup

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

Campaign

1960 presidential election

Elections

Kennedy, John F.

New York
Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

3 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (9.5 × 7 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2015.042.0001

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"Coffee with Kennedy" paper cup

White paper cup with the words “Coffee with Kennedy” printed on both sides in red. This type of cup was given out by Kennedy, his family and campaign workers at community meetings with potential voters during his campaign.

Object Details
Object title:

"Coffee with Kennedy" paper cup

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

Campaign

1960 presidential election

Elections

Kennedy, John F.

New York

Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

3 3/4 × 2 3/4 in. (9.5 × 7 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2015.042.0001

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