John F. Kennedy 1960 presidential campaign

The 1960 presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy was a success for. John F. Kennedy. He was the democratic state senator from Massachusetts.  He started his presidential campaign on January 3, 1960, for the 1960 United States presidential election. He wanted to  succeed term limited President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

 Election results 
On November 8, 1960, he defeated the Republican candidate and incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon. He was officially elected the 35th president of the United States with Lyndon B. Johnson as his running mate.

 Inauguration 
Kennedy was sworn in as the 35th president of the United States on January 20, 1961.
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