"Kennedy for Vice President" Ribbon
Artifact IDMO 2007.17.3
Object Type
Badge, Campaign
Date
1956
Medium
screen printed silk
DimensionsOverall H 9 1/4 in x W 2 1/2 in (23.5 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPurple ribbon printed with white lettering, "KENNEDY for Vice President"
Historical NoteIn the 1956 Democratic National Convention, John F. Kennedy was a contender for the vice presidential nomination, ultimately losing to Estes Kefauver. While not an active candidate, Kennedy's name was placed in nomination, and he garnered significant support, particularly from the Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, and New Jersey delegations. The vice presidential nomination required multiple ballots, and Kennedy's performance on the ballot helped elevate his national profile, positioning him for a future presidential bid. Losing the vice presidential nomination to Kefauver, Kennedy avoided being associated with a likely defeat to Eisenhower in the general election, which ultimately paved the way for his presidential run in 1960.
Additional DetailsCredit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Tyrone K. Yates
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.In Collection(s)
Not on view
