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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography …
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit: Joel Benjamin.
"We Want, We Need Kennedy" Campaign Button
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit: Joel Benjamin.

"We Want, We Need Kennedy" Campaign Button

Artifact IDMO 65.1.1
Object Type Button, Campaign
Date 1960
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 in (7.6 cm)
Physical Description1960 Presidential campaign button for John F. Kennedy. In center there is a black and white image of John F. Kennedy flanked by red, white and blue lettering that reads "We Want, We Need Kennedy"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum from a member of the general public, donated in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Emmett Hanrahan
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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