Vote Kennedy for President

Vote Kennedy for President Political Button Museum
Category
Political
Additional Images
Vote Kennedy for President button back Political Button Museum
Sub Categories
Presidents
Text on Button VOTE KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT
Image Description

Red white and blue striped background with white and blue text on top.
Curl Text union bug
Back Style
Unlocking pin
The Shape
Circle
The Size
1 inch
Additional Information

John F. Kennedy ran for President of the United States in 1960 as the Democratic candidate.  His opponent was the Republican nominee, Richard Nixon.  This was the first election that both states Alaska and Hawaii could participate in since they had become states in 1959.  This election marked the first time a candidate (Richard Nixon) lost despite carrying the popular vote.  Kennedy won the electoral college by a vote of 303 to 219.  
Catalog ID PO0215