John F. Kennedy 1960 presidential campaign

1960 United States presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy

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
Campaign1960 Democratic presidential primaries
1960 United States presidential election
CandidateJohn F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
AffiliationDemocratic Party
StatusOfficial nominee: August 1960

Won election: November 8, 1960

Inaugurated: January 20, 1961
AnnouncedJanuary 3, 1960
LaunchedJanuary 3, 1960
HeadquartersMassachusetts, U.S.
SloganLeadership for the 60's

Election results change

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 change

Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States on January 20, 1961.