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"Swainson/ Kennedy/ McNamara" Button
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Swainson/ Kennedy/ McNamara" Button
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Swainson/ Kennedy/ McNamara" Button

Artifact IDMO 2005.11.23
Object Type Button, Political
Date 1960
Medium metal; plastic
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionSmall button with "Kennedy" at center, "Swainson" above on red background, and "McNamara" below on blue background.
Historical NotePatrick McNamara was re-elected senator from Michigan in 1960. John Swainson was elected governor of Michigan in 1960.
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 Russell D. Sibert
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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