Digital image of President John F. Kennedy in a car with a crowd of people

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A black and white image of John F. Kennedy in a ticker tape parade during the 1960 presidential campaign. Kennedy is pictured standing in the back of a convertible on a city street amongst a throng of people. Bits of confetti cover Kennedy, the car and the crowd. Kennedy is facing towards the right side, his proper left hand held out to grasp the hands of members of the crowd. Several men are riding seated on the back of the car. Another car and the campaign bus are pictured making their way through the crowd behind the convertible. Several police officers are visible between the cars and the people. the crowd stretches down the street until out of focus. Throughout the crowd are many [KENNEDY FOR PRESIDENT] campaign placards held aloft.

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