Poster, "Presidential Election 1960: Vote for the Candidates and Party of Your Choice--But Vote!"
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This poster reminded voters of the upcoming national election of 1960. It included information about U.S. presidential elections, political party platforms, and votes cast by state in the 1956 election. It also provided biographies of the presidential candidates, Vice President Nixon and Senator Kennedy. This poster, hung on a shop wall, also served as advertising for the Metal Parts and Equipment Company.
This poster reminded voters of the upcoming national election of 1960. It included information about U.S. presidential elections, political party platforms, and votes cast by state in the 1956 election. It also provided biographies of the presidential candidates, Vice President Nixon and Senator Kennedy. This poster, hung on a shop wall, also served as advertising for the Metal Parts and Equipment Company.
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1960
Subject Date
1960
Keywords
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2012.6.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Reginald and Irene Gerig.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 29.25 in
Width: 19.5 in
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