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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"Who Cares about Natural Resources?" campaign brochure

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"Who Cares about Natural Resources?" campaign brochure

Campaign brochure titled "Who Cares about Natural Resources?" published by the Democratic National Committee in 1960. The text and pictures illustrate John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson's commitment to best use of America's natural resources. The brochure also criticizes opponent Richard Nixon's track record.

Object Details
Object title:

"Who Cares about Natural Resources?" campaign brochure

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Environmentalism

Natural resources

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Democratic National Committee

Washington, D.C.
Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

folded: 8 1/2 × 3 3/4 in. (21.6 × 9.5 cm)unfolded: 8 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (21.6 × 19.1 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2012.066.0001

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"Who Cares about Natural Resources?" campaign brochure

Campaign brochure titled "Who Cares about Natural Resources?" published by the Democratic National Committee in 1960. The text and pictures illustrate John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson's commitment to best use of America's natural resources. The brochure also criticizes opponent Richard Nixon's track record.

Object Details
Object title:

"Who Cares about Natural Resources?" campaign brochure

Date:

1960

Terms:

1960 presidential election

Environmentalism

Natural resources

Presidential campaign

Kennedy, John F.

Johnson, Lyndon B.

Democratic National Committee

Washington, D.C.

Medium:

Paper

Dimensions:

folded: 8 1/2 × 3 3/4 in. (21.6 × 9.5 cm)unfolded: 8 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (21.6 × 19.1 cm)

Credit line:

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza Collection

Object number:

2012.066.0001

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