Shop windows with products from the period offer a glimpse of "Main Street, U.S.A." in 1960. Through historic news and film footage, you accompany Senator John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon along the campaign trail as they take their case to the people. The exhibit also includes a recreation of a Kennedy storefront campaign office.
Leadership for the 60's Campaign Button, ca. 1960
Metal, ink
3 x 2 1/4 in.
Kennedy and Johnson campaign button with popular slogan "Leadership for the 60's"
'High Hopes' 45 rpm Record, 1960
Frank Sinatra
Vinyl
Sinatra recorded a special version of his hit song High Hopes written by Sammy Cahn to support the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy: "Everyone is voting for Jack , 'Cause he's got what all the rest lack...'Cause he's got High Hopes!......"
PT 109 Tie Clip
Brass
2 in.
Tie clips in the form of the PT 109, the motor torpedo boat commanded by JFK in World War II, were distributed by the Kennedy presidential campaign to Kennedy supporters.