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Sticker, Bumper

Object number2013.20.5

Manufacturer Democratic National Committee

Date1960-1961

OriginWashington, D.C.

MediumPaper

Credit LineGift of Emilie S. Staisey

DescriptionRectangular bumper sticker. Red and white background with blue and white campaign message text. Black and white image of John F. Kennedy at right.Dimensions4 x 17.75 in. (10.2 x 45.1 cm)
InscriptionsBlue and white text: "KENNEDY / FOR PRESIDENT".
MarksUnion logo on bottom left corner, and text along bottom right edge "DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, 1001 CONNECTICUT AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C."
Historical NotesCampaign bumper sticker. Leonard Staisey, from Duquesne, Pennsylvania, was the first blind man to be admitted to law practice in Allegheny County after passing the Pennsylvania Bar exams in 1948. Tom Foerster and Leonard Staisey were local politicians (Democrats) who were frequent legislative partners. In the 1970s, they were the Allegheny County Commissioners (Staisey's years as CC 1968-1976, Foerster was CC into the 80s) and created a legacy of development including the airport, social service networks, rapid transit systems, county parks and the Community College of Allegheny County. Donated in 1995 but not transferred to the Museum Division until March 2013.

Related person John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917 - 1963)

Related person Leonard C. Staisey (1920 - 1990)

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