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-Johnson campaign pin

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Kennedy-Johnson campaign pin

Kennedy-Johnson pin with the slogan "Leadership in the '60s." Supporting John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson's bid for the White House, the metal pin is red, white and blue, and features a red Democratic donkey in the center. Blue text along the bottom edge reads: "Fargo Rubber Stamp, Fgo, N. D." On the back is a straight pin with a safety clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

Kennedy-Johnson campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Democratic Party

Fargo
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Credit line:

Liz Shipp Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2013.004.0001

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Kennedy-Johnson campaign pin

Kennedy-Johnson pin with the slogan "Leadership in the '60s." Supporting John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson's bid for the White House, the metal pin is red, white and blue, and features a red Democratic donkey in the center. Blue text along the bottom edge reads: "Fargo Rubber Stamp, Fgo, N. D." On the back is a straight pin with a safety clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

Kennedy-Johnson campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Democratic Party

Fargo

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

Credit line:

Liz Shipp Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2013.004.0001

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