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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"John Kennedy" pin

One round metal pin featuring the name and picture of the 1960 Democratic candidate for president, "John Kennedy." Black text along the bottom edge reads: "A. A. A. Novelty Co. Wash. D. C." The back is brass colored metal with a safety pin at the top center.

Object Details
Object title:

"John Kennedy" pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Kennedy, John F.

Washington, D.C.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Credit line:

Liz Shipp Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2013.004.0002

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"John Kennedy" pin

One round metal pin featuring the name and picture of the 1960 Democratic candidate for president, "John Kennedy." Black text along the bottom edge reads: "A. A. A. Novelty Co. Wash. D. C." The back is brass colored metal with a safety pin at the top center.

Object Details
Object title:

"John Kennedy" pin

Date:

1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Kennedy, John F.

Washington, D.C.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Credit line:

Liz Shipp Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2013.004.0002

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