John F. Kennedy 1960 presidential campaign
The 1960 presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy was a success for. John F. Kennedy. He was the democratic state senator from Massachusetts. He started his presidential campaign on January 3, 1960, for the 1960 United States presidential election. He wanted to succeed term limited President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
| Kennedy for President 1960 | |
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| Campaign | 1960 Democratic presidential primaries 1960 United States presidential election |
| Candidate | John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Affiliation | Democratic Party |
| Status | Official nominee: August 1960
Won election: November 8, 1960 Inaugurated: January 20, 1961 |
| Announced | January 3, 1960 |
| Launched | January 3, 1960 |
| Headquarters | Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Slogan | Leadership for the 60's |
Election results
On November 8, 1960, he defeated the Republican candidate and incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon. He was officially elected the 35th president of the United States with Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate.
Inauguration
Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States on January 20, 1961.
John F. Kennedy 1960 Presidential Campaign Media
John F. Kennedy 1960 presidential primary campaign logo
Kennedy endorsing Adlai Stevenson II for the presidential nomination at the 1956 Democratic National Convention
Kennedy speaking before the Greater Houston Ministerial Association on the issue of his religion, September 12, 1960
1960 Democratic primaries results* John F. Kennedy* Lyndon B. Johnson* Hubert H. Humphrey* Various[a]
Kennedy delivering his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention. The speech was given at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 15, 1960
Kennedy (right) with Lyndon B. Johnson
Full broadcast of the September 26, 1960 debate
The fourth and final presidential debate on October 21, 1960
Kennedy (center) surrounded by supporters at the Boston Garden on the night before Election Day, c. November 7, 1960
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