Political Campaign Bumper Sticker, "Kennedy / Johnson," 1960
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This bumper sticker was produced for the 1960 Kennedy-Johnson presidential campaign. After John F. Kennedy defeated Texas Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960 Democratic primary, Kennedy named Johnson as his running mate. Johnson's addition brought on board an experienced old-school politician, and also provided a better chance of victory in the key swing states.
This bumper sticker was produced for the 1960 Kennedy-Johnson presidential campaign. After John F. Kennedy defeated Texas Senator Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960 Democratic primary, Kennedy named Johnson as his running mate. Johnson's addition brought on board an experienced old-school politician, and also provided a better chance of victory in the key swing states.
Artifact
Bumper sticker
Date Made
1960
Subject Date
1960
Creators
Citizens for Kennedy-Johnson (Organization)
Place of Creation
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Creator Notes
Commissioned by Citizens for Kennedy-Johnson, Washington, D.C.
Keywords
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.79.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Adhesive
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Dark blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.938 in
Width: 13 in
Inscriptions
In white letters on red background at top: KENNEDY In white letters on dark blue background on bottom: JOHNSON
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