Button, Campaign
- Object Name:
- Button, Campaign
- Object ID:
- 1994.059.01
- Date:
- 1960
- Description:
- Presidential campaign pin button, John F. Kennedy, 1960. Circular button, plastic-covered paper on metal. Red text on white: "FOR PRESIDENT". White text on blue: "JOHN F. KENNEDY". Black and white photo of Kennedy in center. Two union bugs on rim. Brass pin on back.
- Material:
- Metal
Paper
Plastic - Dimensions:
- D-0.25 Dia-3.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Bernard L. Boutin Collection of political and personal ephemera. Bernard L. Boutin (1923-2011) managed John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in New Hampshire. Kennedy appointed him as Administrator of the General Services Administration, 1961-64. He also served as Mayor of Laconia, 1955-59, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1958 and 1960.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Bernard L. Boutin
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