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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"United We Shall Overcome" pin

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"United We Shall Overcome" pin

An original pin-back button from the civil rights movement printed with the text “United We Shall Overcome” and an illustration of a handshake between a black hand and a white hand.The manufacturer's information is printed on the edge: "AAA Novelty Washington, D.C."

Object Details
Object title:

"United We Shall Overcome" pin

Date:

circa 1965

Terms:

Civil rights

Washington, D.C.
Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

1 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (3.2 × 3.2 cm)

Credit line:

Nicola Longford Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.025.0001

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"United We Shall Overcome" pin

An original pin-back button from the civil rights movement printed with the text “United We Shall Overcome” and an illustration of a handshake between a black hand and a white hand.The manufacturer's information is printed on the edge: "AAA Novelty Washington, D.C."

Object Details
Object title:

"United We Shall Overcome" pin

Date:

circa 1965

Terms:

Civil rights

Washington, D.C.

Medium:

Metal

Dimensions:

1 1/4 × 1 1/4 in. (3.2 × 3.2 cm)

Credit line:

Nicola Longford Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2014.025.0001

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