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"Coffee with Kennedy" Paper Cup, 1960

Object Details

Description
Campaign objects helped to ease television’s entry into the home and into the heart of American political culture. During the 1960 presidential campaign the Democratic National Committee distributed paper cups encouraging voters to watch the new morning television program, Coffee with Senator and Mrs. Kennedy.
Data Source
National Museum of American History
associated person
Kennedy, John F.
Credit Line
Nannine Young
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
white, red (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 3 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in; 9.8425 cm x 6.985 cm
Object Name
Cup

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  • From Coffee Cup to Coffee Table
  • John F. Kennedy in the Collections
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