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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"First in leadership" Kennedy campaign brochure

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"First in leadership" Kennedy campaign brochure

"First in leadership, First in responsibility, Kennedy-Johnson" brochure issued in support of Senators John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, running mates in the 1960 presidential election. The brochure was "Published by Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson, 261 Constitution Ave. N. W., Washington, D. C."

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Object title:

"First in leadership" Kennedy campaign brochure

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Kennedy, John F.

Washington, D.C.
Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

8 3/8 × 3 5/8 in. (21.3 × 9.2 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2014.038.0001

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"First in leadership" Kennedy campaign brochure

"First in leadership, First in responsibility, Kennedy-Johnson" brochure issued in support of Senators John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, running mates in the 1960 presidential election. The brochure was "Published by Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson, 261 Constitution Ave. N. W., Washington, D. C."

Object Details
Object title:

"First in leadership" Kennedy campaign brochure

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Kennedy, John F.

Washington, D.C.

Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

8 3/8 × 3 5/8 in. (21.3 × 9.2 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2014.038.0001

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