Admission pass for a presidential campaign event held at the Cow Palace in South San Francisco on November 2, 1960, 5 x 3, signed on the reverse in blue ballpoint by Kennedy. In very good condition, with a heavy central vertical fold, staple holes near the top, and several ballpoint notations on the front. The presidential election would take place within the week, on November 8, and California was a key battleground state that held 32 electoral votes—despite being Nixon’s home state, Kennedy had a broad base of support. At this event he outlined his platform, urging progress both at home and abroad while focusing his discussion on foreign policy, disarmament, and the development of a volunteer peace corps. When the election came and the ballots were tallied, it appeared that Kennedy had upset Nixon on his home turf; it was not until the absentee ballots were counted a week later that Nixon emerged victorious by a margin of 0.55%. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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