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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
"If I Were 21, I'd Vote for Kennedy" Campaign Button
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

"If I Were 21, I'd Vote for Kennedy" Campaign Button

Artifact IDMO 64.29.1
Object Type Button, Campaign
Date 1960
Medium metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionCampaign button for reads: If I were 21 I'd Vote for Kennedy
Historical NotePrior to July 1, 1971, the legal voting age in the United States was 21 years old. Under-aged Kennedy supporters could still show their preference for president by wearing this 1960 campaign pin.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by a private citizen in 1964.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Bob Saffer
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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