TV Roundup Magazine for January 15-21, 1961, "Inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy"
THF230746 / TV Roundup Magazine for January 15-21, 1961, "Inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy"
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Artifact Overview
During his presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy successfully used the television medium. The electoral votes from the state of Illinois were key to Kennedy's election, the majority of votes coming from Chicago. The choice of his portrait on the front of this local TV program guide insert for Chicago's American newspaper was likely to generate immediate interest.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
15 January 1961
Subject Date
20 January 1961
Creators
Creator Notes
Cover photograph by Fabian Bachrach.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.89.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Newsprint
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.125 in
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