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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.
"For the Leadership We Need Kennedy for President" Campaign Button
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

"For the Leadership We Need Kennedy for President" Campaign Button

Artifact IDMO 73.157.6
Object Type Button, Campaign
Date Circa 1960
Medium Metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionLarge red, white, and black button entitled "For the Leadership We Need/Kennedy for President". A black and white image of the face of JFK is in the center with Kennedy For below and PRESIDENT in white lettering on a red background.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was dontaed 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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