Original program cover for the Milwaukee Press Club Annual Gridiron Dinner held on April 9, 1959, 8.5 x 11, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, “To Tim Schmidt, with best wishes, John F. Kennedy, U. S. S. Mass.” Front identifies Kennedy as a guest speaker at the dinner and reverse lists other prominent guests, including Jacqueline Kennedy and George Romney. In very good condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds (horizontal fold passing through the inscription), mild stain to lower border, and a slightly rough left edge due to removal from the main program. Wisconsin’s early Democratic primary, which would occur almost exactly one year after this dinner, made it a key state for Kennedy to win and prove his viability as a Catholic presidential candidate. This Gridiron Dinner was his first stop during a busy three-day tour of Wisconsin, which was designed to test the waters and garner support for his future campaign. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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