John F. Kennedy Political Campaign Button, 1960
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Artifact Overview
Using giveaways like this campaign button, Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy launched an exhaustive campaign in 1960 against Republican opponent Vice President Richard M. Nixon. Despite charges that he lacked experience in foreign affairs and that his Catholic background would hurt him, Kennedy's knowledge and maturity eventually won him the very close 1960 election.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Button (Information artifact)
Date Made
1960
Subject Date
1960
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2000.145.33
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Red
White (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.375 in
Inscriptions
Front of button: FOR THE LEADERSHIP WE NEED / PRESIDENT
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