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KENNEDY, John F. (1917-1963). Three Items Related to Kennedy’s Election and Inauguration, including: “See and Hear Senator John F. Kennedy Hartford Times Portico Prospect Street, Hartford, Monday, November 7, 1960, 12:45 Noon Public Invited” handbill. [Hartford: Hartford Times, 1960]. Handbill on newsprint with photo of Kennedy, dated the day prior to the 1960 presidential election, making this handbill for one of Kennedy’s last speeches before the election. Approximately 281 x 216 mm. Toned, with a few marginal short tears, creases, several pin-holes on handbill in center areas. Verso is blank. And staff badge: “Kennedy Election Night Staff” [Ca. 1960]. Laminated badge with lanyard hole at upper center (hole is worn). Approximately 53 x 77 mm. And Inaugural Committee medal and ribbon for the Kennedy/Johnson inaugural celebration. [Washington, D.C., 1961]. Rectangular metal (brass?) eagle medallion with pinback (“Inaugural Committee”); circular “Inauguration of President and Vice President” medallion attached with blue ribbon. Beneath is red, white, and blue ribbon with the following text in gold: “1789-1961 44th Inaugural John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson January 20th 1961”. Some toning, soiling, sunning.