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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"Is Our Country Safe?" 1960 Democratic party campaign pamphlet

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"Is Our Country Safe?" 1960 Democratic party campaign pamphlet

Pamphlet describing the Democratic platform about the United States' national standing and the Cold War, for the 1960 presidential election.Beneath a picture of a rocket launching is the slogan, "The Democrats Care."On the back at the bottom is a union logo and publisher information: "Published by The Democratic National Committee1001 Connecticut Ave. N. W., Washington, D.C."

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Object title:

"Is Our Country Safe?" 1960 Democratic party campaign pamphlet

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Elections

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Democratic National Committee

Democratic Party

Washington, D.C.
Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

8 1/4 × 3 5/8 in. (21 × 9.2 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2016.016.0003

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"Is Our Country Safe?" 1960 Democratic party campaign pamphlet

Pamphlet describing the Democratic platform about the United States' national standing and the Cold War, for the 1960 presidential election.Beneath a picture of a rocket launching is the slogan, "The Democrats Care."On the back at the bottom is a union logo and publisher information: "Published by The Democratic National Committee1001 Connecticut Ave. N. W., Washington, D.C."

Object Details
Object title:

"Is Our Country Safe?" 1960 Democratic party campaign pamphlet

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Elections

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Democratic National Committee

Democratic Party

Washington, D.C.

Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

8 1/4 × 3 5/8 in. (21 × 9.2 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2016.016.0003

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