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1960 Democratic candidates for president (1/2), 1960

 File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

This is tray one of two relating to the Democratic candidates for the 1960 presidential election. The Democrats nominated John F. Kennedy and his running mate, Lyndon B. Johnson. Kennedy ultimately won the election, becoming one of the youngest presidents and the first Catholic president.

This tray contains duplicates.

Buttons

  1. "LBJ" brass hat-shaped pin
  2. "Kennedy and Johnson" tiny red, white and blue stripes
  3. "Kennedy is the remedy"
  4. "Shoeworkers for Kennedy"
  5. "Youth for Kennedy"
  6. "Kennedy for president" small white button with red text and blue portrait
  7. "Kennedy 60" gold ship pin
  8. "America needs Kennedy" holographic pin
  9. "Senior citizens for Kennedy"
  10. "Our next president John F. Kennedy"
  11. "For President John F. Kennedy" (smaller version)
  12. "For President John F. Kennedy" (larger version)
  13. "Viva Kennedy"
  14. "Kennedy for President" larger button with black and white photo
  15. "The man for the 60s John F. Kennedy" holographic pin
  16. "He will win Kennedy for president" holographic pin
  17. "I voted democrat don't blame me" holographic pin

Dates

  • Creation: 1960

Repository Details

Part of the University of Delaware Library Special Collections Repository

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