Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Button, Political |
Catalog Number |
1999.1.43 |
Date |
ca. 1960 |
Material(s) |
Plastic/Paper/Steel |
Dimensions |
H-3.5 W-3.5 Dia-3.5 inches |
Description |
This is a circular celluloid-type 1960 John F. Kennedy presidential and Lyndon B. Johnson vice-presidential campaign pin-back button. It has a white background with black and white bust photos of Kennedy and Johnson. Both Kennedy and Johnson are looking to the right. Above the photos around the rim are the words "For Experienced Leadership" in dark blue text. Below the photos and centered at the bottom are the words "Kennedy and Johnson" in red text. |
Notes |
John Fitzgerald Kennedy ran as the Democratic presidential nominee, and Texas Senator Lyndon B. Johnson, ran as the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in the 1960 presidential election. They defeated Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge. |
Media Links |
John F. Kennedy Campaign of 1960 |
Collection |
Drexell R. Davis Collection |
Event |
1960 United States Presidential Election |
People |
Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963 Johnson, Lyndon Baines, 1908-1973 |
Subjects |
Political elections Political candidates Political campaigns Presidential candidates Presidential elections Campaigns, Political Elections Political campaigns Political candidates Political elections Politicians |
Search Terms |
Presidential campaigns Presidential election Presidential elections Button, Political Political button Political campaigns Political souvenirs Elections Democratic Party Democratic Ticket Democrats |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |