Political Campaign Bumper Sticker, "Kennedy for President" 1960
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Artifact Overview
With campaign giveaways like this bumper sticker, 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
Bumper sticker
Date Made
1960
Subject Date
1960
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Commissioned by Citizens for Kennedy-Johnson , Washington, D.C.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.79.4
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: 15.875 in
Inscriptions
In white letters on red background at top: KENNEDY
In dark blue letters on white background at bottom: FOR PRESIDENT
Lower right side: CITIZENS FOR KENNEDY AND JOHNSON 261 CONSTITUTION AVENUE N.W. WASHINGTON, DC
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JFK Remembered: Presidential Campaign
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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.