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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.
"Elect U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy Vice President" Campaign Button
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Photography credit: Joel Benjamin.

"Elect U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy Vice President" Campaign Button

Artifact IDMO 65.167.1
Object Type Button, Campaign
Date 1956
Medium painted metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm)
Physical Description1956 Presidential Campaign button. White button with image of JFK in center and blue lettering that reads "Elect U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy Vice President" Unidentifiable union label and maker label on bottom.
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 Jerome Nelson
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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