1960s Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Presented is a typed letter from John F. Kennedy on official stationary from his presidential campaign. The letter is addressed to Mrs. Pearl Zel...

Presented is a signed and inscribed black and white photograph of Robert F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy is pictured wearing a dark suit and a striped tie. H...

Large & exceptional John f. Kennedy presidential campaign poster with “A time for greatness” slogan, 1960 1960 JFK presidential campaig...

Mission with LeMay: My Story by General Curtis E. LeMay with MacKinlay Kantor, Signed First Edition, 1965 LeMay, Curtis, Kantor, MacKinlay, Mission with Le...

50-Star American flag, Flown over the U.S. Capitol on the Day 50-Star Flags Became Official, 1960 Presented is a cotton, machine-sewn flag with 50 stars. This flag was flown over the Capitol of the United States on July 4, 1960, the day the 50-star flag became the official flag of our country to celebrate Hawaii gaining statehood. The blue canton features 50 embroidered stars in a row pattern of 6/5/6/5/6/5/6/5/6. The fly consists of 13 machine-sewn red and white stripes. The hoist has two metal grommets. At the bottom of the hoist is an ink inscription that reads, “Presented by Congressman Neal Smith.” At the top of the hoist is a stamped logo for the flag maker, Bull Dog Bunting. Flag is presented with the original maker’s Bull Dog Bunting cardboard box. Flag is authenticated by a typed letter to Congressman Neil Smith certifying the flag flew over the Capitol on July 4, 1960 from the then Architect of the Capitol, J. George Steward. Letter is typed on official Architect of the Capitol letterhead and dated July 5, 1960. Also included is a typed letter to Mr...

California bear flag variant design, made in 1969 for the 200th anniversary of the of the first European discovery of the san Francisco bay; the o...

This pennant celebrates the inauguration of John Fitzgerald Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States. Bearing his black and white portrait, the patriotic pennant reads, “Our 35th President / John F. Kennedy.” Made of felt, the pennant has a white field with red and blue letters, blue ties, and a red headband...

Presented is a collage featuring a color photo of John Fitzgerald Kennedy and a 1960 Democratic National Convention Fourth Session ticket. The reproduction color photograph shows Kennedy at the 1960 Convention surrounded by supporters, signs, and photographers. Just below the photo is a small plaque reading, “John Fitzgerald Kennedy / 35th President of the United States.” At the bottom of the collage is the red, white, and blue Democratic National Convention ticket. The July ticket is for the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California and denotes Section H, Row X, and Seat 5 on the “Convention Floor.” Kennedy's Campaign began on January 2, 1960. His main opponents included Hubert Humphrey...

This vintage Air Force Academy pennant dates to the 1960s. The felt pennant has a blue background with a white headband. Decorated with the U.S. Flag...

Life-size rare embroidered banner of Mao Zedong, circa 1960s. The banner was created as a visual announcement of an upcoming visit along a parade route to ...

Rare felt pennant from the march on Washington, august 28, 1963, when martin Luther king delivered his historic "I HAVE A DREAM" speech: Printed in whi...

RARE & EXTRAORDINARY STARS & STRIPES PENNANT FROM THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON, AUGUST 28, 1963, WHEN MARTIN LUTHER KING DELIVERED HIS HISTORIC "I HAVE ...