1960 Democratic National Convention John Kennedy Delegate PT-109 Paperweight For Sale

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1960 Democratic National Convention John Kennedy Delegate PT-109 Paperweight:
$900.00

John F. Kennedy
n.p., ca. 1960
John F. Kennedy PT-109 Paperweight, Gifted Exclusively to 1960 DNC Delegates
Relic

A handsome paperweight given to those committed to Kennedy's Presidential candidacy just before he received the Democratic nomination: a 2.25" diameter x 1" tall clear Lucite paperweight with a model of Kennedy's iconic PT-109 boat suspended within. The accompanying text reads: "Delegate 1960," with a facsimile of Kennedy's signature beneath. Light scratching as expected, otherwise very good.

The 1960 Democratic National Convention was held at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, July 11-15, 1960, during which Kennedy and running mate Lyndon B. Johnson were nominated. The platform centered on the economy: "...As the first step in speeding economic growth, a Democratic president will put an end to the present high-interest-rate, tight-money policy" (David Frum, "How We Got Here"). Other areas of focus included national defense, disarmament, civil rights, immigration, foreign aid, labor and tax reform.

These paperweights were gifted exclusively to delegates at the event, making them quite rare and desirable for the collector of Presidential and Kennedy items!

Dimensions: 2.25" diameter
Medium: Relic