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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Rhinestone "Kennedy" pin

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Rhinestone "Kennedy" pin

Rhinestone and silver-toned “Kennedy” pin underlined by the long tail of the Y. The back has a spot where a pin would be (safety pin detached), and the text "(c) OLEET." The pin may have been worn by a supporter of John F. Kennedy for president during the 1960 election.

Object Details
Object title:

Rhinestone "Kennedy" pin

Date:

circa 1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Jewelry

Campaign

Elections

Kennedy, John F.
Medium:

Metal, plastic

Dimensions:

3/4 × 2 1/8 in. (1.9 × 5.4 cm)

Credit line:

Jesse Moyers Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.074.0012

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Rhinestone "Kennedy" pin

Rhinestone and silver-toned “Kennedy” pin underlined by the long tail of the Y. The back has a spot where a pin would be (safety pin detached), and the text "(c) OLEET." The pin may have been worn by a supporter of John F. Kennedy for president during the 1960 election.

Object Details
Object title:

Rhinestone "Kennedy" pin

Date:

circa 1960

Terms:

Presidential campaign

1960 presidential election

Jewelry

Campaign

Elections

Kennedy, John F.

Medium:

Metal, plastic

Dimensions:

3/4 × 2 1/8 in. (1.9 × 5.4 cm)

Credit line:

Jesse Moyers Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.074.0012

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