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 For President" 1960 presidential campaign pin

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"KENNEDY For President" 1960 presidential campaign pin

One round metal campaign pin with the slogan "Kennedy for President" printed around a black and white portrait of John F. Kennedy. The image of Kennedy appears to be a sketch based on a photograph. The reverse is metal with a sharp pin protruding towards the bottom.

Object Details
Object title:

"KENNEDY For President" 1960 presidential campaign pin

Date:

circa 1960

Terms:

Collectibles

Memorabilia

Researchers

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Credit line:

Fred Fuston Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.011.0469.0012

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"KENNEDY For President" 1960 presidential campaign pin

One round metal campaign pin with the slogan "Kennedy for President" printed around a black and white portrait of John F. Kennedy. The image of Kennedy appears to be a sketch based on a photograph. The reverse is metal with a sharp pin protruding towards the bottom.

Object Details
Object title:

"KENNEDY For President" 1960 presidential campaign pin

Date:

circa 1960

Terms:

Collectibles

Memorabilia

Researchers

1960 presidential election

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

Diameter: 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Credit line:

Fred Fuston Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.011.0469.0012

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