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

A round metal pin-back campaign button bearing the slogan "Kennedy / Johnson."

Object Details
Object title:

Kennedy / Johnson campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Credit line:

Kathleen Morrow Whatley Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2001.005.0032

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Kennedy / Johnson campaign pin

A round metal pin-back campaign button bearing the slogan "Kennedy / Johnson."

Object Details
Object title:

Kennedy / Johnson campaign pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Credit line:

Kathleen Morrow Whatley Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2001.005.0032

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