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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"Get-out-the-Vote Committee" card, Kennedy for President

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"Get-out-the-Vote Committee" card, Kennedy for President

One paper blue, white and red striped card for the John F. Kennedy campaign during the 1960 presidential election. This card has white and blue text reading: "Official KENNEDY For President Get-out-the-Vote Committee." A union logo is printed at the bottom center of the card. The reverse is blank.

Object Details
Object title:

"Get-out-the-Vote Committee" card, Kennedy for President

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Voting

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

2 13/16 × 3 15/16 in. (7.1 × 10 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2016.020.0001

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"Get-out-the-Vote Committee" card, Kennedy for President

One paper blue, white and red striped card for the John F. Kennedy campaign during the 1960 presidential election. This card has white and blue text reading: "Official KENNEDY For President Get-out-the-Vote Committee." A union logo is printed at the bottom center of the card. The reverse is blank.

Object Details
Object title:

"Get-out-the-Vote Committee" card, Kennedy for President

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Voting

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

2 13/16 × 3 15/16 in. (7.1 × 10 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2016.020.0001

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