Pennant, "Our 35th PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY," 1961
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John F. Kennedy won the 1960 presidential election by a razor-thin margin, but after taking office he received the support of most Americans. Standing on the Capitol steps on the cold morning of January 20, 1961, with supporters proudly waving pennants like this, Kennedy was sworn in as President and delivered what has come to be considered a classic Inaugural Address.
John F. Kennedy won the 1960 presidential election by a razor-thin margin, but after taking office he received the support of most Americans. Standing on the Capitol steps on the cold morning of January 20, 1961, with supporters proudly waving pennants like this, Kennedy was sworn in as President and delivered what has come to be considered a classic Inaugural Address.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1961
Subject Date
1961
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.172
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 7.25 in
Length: 18.25 in
Inscriptions
Stamped in white: OUR 35TH PRESIDENT / JOHN F. KENNEDY. Inside circular photograph of Kennedy: INAUGURATION DAY / JANUARY 20TH 1961 / MAN OF THE 60'S / Kennedy's signature.