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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.
"Vote American" Campaign Button
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

"Vote American" Campaign Button

Artifact IDMO 73.157.2
Object Type Button, Campaign
Date 1960
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionButton with holographic images. One image is of Uncle Sam with message "VOTE", second image is of "BE AMERICAN" on shield with blue top and red and white stripes below.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by a private citizen between 1966 and present.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Corrine Picard
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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