1960 Democratic National Convention

The 1960 Democratic National Convention was held in Los Angeles, California, on July 11–15, 1960. It nominated Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts for president and Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas for vice president.

In the general election, the Kennedy–Johnson ticket won an electoral college victory over the Republican candidates Vice President Richard M. Nixon and UN Ambassador Henry C. Lodge II.

The Biltmore Hotel was selected to serve as the headquarters hotel for the Democratic National Committee.

1960 Democratic National Convention Media

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  1960 Democratic primaries results

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  The Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (pictured in 2007) was the site of the 1960 Democratic National Convention

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  Kennedy arrives at the convention after being named the Democratic party's presidential candidate, July 13, 1960.

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  Johnson speaks to a crowd at the Biltmore Hotel

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  More than a half century after the formation of the Kennedy-Johnson ticket, an admirer in 2014 still displays a campaign sticker on his vehicle in Del Rio, Texas.

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  SenatorJohn F. Kennedyof Massachusetts

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  1st Presidential Ballot