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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Nixon and Lodge 1960 campaign pin

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Nixon and Lodge 1960 campaign pin

One metal campaign pin supporting Richard Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge for president and vice-president in the 1960 election.Along the bottom edge is printed "Green Duck Co. Chicago", and the union logo on either side of the pin (around edge). The pin has a metal backing with a brass-colored pin and clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

Nixon and Lodge 1960 campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Nixon, Richard M.

Chicago
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2000.012.0003

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Nixon and Lodge 1960 campaign pin

One metal campaign pin supporting Richard Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge for president and vice-president in the 1960 election.Along the bottom edge is printed "Green Duck Co. Chicago", and the union logo on either side of the pin (around edge). The pin has a metal backing with a brass-colored pin and clasp.

Object Details
Object title:

Nixon and Lodge 1960 campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Nixon, Richard M.

Chicago

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2000.012.0003

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