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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"Forward with Kennedy" campaign button for 1960 election

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"Forward with Kennedy" campaign button for 1960 election

One metal campaign pin for John F. Kennedy from his 1960 presidential campaign.Two slogans appear on the red, white and blue pin along with a black and white photograph of Kennedy: "Progress for all" and "Forward with Kennedy".There are no markings on the back or sides. The reverse side is metal and has lost its pin.

Object Details
Object title:

"Forward with Kennedy" campaign button for 1960 election

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Credit line:

Millenium Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

1998.045.0001

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"Forward with Kennedy" campaign button for 1960 election

One metal campaign pin for John F. Kennedy from his 1960 presidential campaign.Two slogans appear on the red, white and blue pin along with a black and white photograph of Kennedy: "Progress for all" and "Forward with Kennedy".There are no markings on the back or sides. The reverse side is metal and has lost its pin.

Object Details
Object title:

"Forward with Kennedy" campaign button for 1960 election

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Credit line:

Millenium Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

1998.045.0001

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