Political Campaign Bumper Sticker, "Vote for Kennedy - President, Johnson - Vice President," 1960
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Bumper sticker
Date Made
1960
Subject Date
1960
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2001.79.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Adhesive
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Dark blue
Orange (color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 4 in
Inscriptions
Lettering on front:
VOTE / FOR / KENNEDY / PRESIDENT / JOHNSON / VICE / PRESIDENT [white star]
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