A ticket from the night John F. Kennedy accepted the Democratic presidential nomination and introduced America to the “New Frontier.”
Why This Ticket Matters
On July 15, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy addressed the Democratic National Convention at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and formally accepted his party’s nomination for president.
In the speech that became known as “The New Frontier,” Kennedy presented the coming decade as a period of both opportunity and danger—calling for leadership, courage and national purpose rather than offering an easy set of promises. The phrase would become one of the defining themes of his campaign and presidency.
Only months later, Kennedy narrowly defeated Richard Nixon and became the 35th president of the United States. This ticket connects its holder to the moment his candidacy entered the general election and the language of the Kennedy era first took shape before a national audience.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: July 15, 1960
- Event: Democratic National Convention
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Speaker: Senator John F. Kennedy
- Significance: Acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination and the “New Frontier” speech
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A ticket from the night John F. Kennedy accepted the Democratic presidential nomination and introduced America to the “New Frontier.”
Why This Ticket Matters
On July 15, 1960, Senator John F. Kennedy addressed the Democratic National Convention at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and formally accepted his party’s nomination for president.
In the speech that became known as “The New Frontier,” Kennedy presented the coming decade as a period of both opportunity and danger—calling for leadership, courage and national purpose rather than offering an easy set of promises. The phrase would become one of the defining themes of his campaign and presidency.
Only months later, Kennedy narrowly defeated Richard Nixon and became the 35th president of the United States. This ticket connects its holder to the moment his candidacy entered the general election and the language of the Kennedy era first took shape before a national audience.
Seller’s note: Historical information in this “Why This Ticket Matters” section is presented for general context and has not been independently verified for correctness.
Ticket Details
- Date: July 15, 1960
- Event: Democratic National Convention
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
- Speaker: Senator John F. Kennedy
- Significance: Acceptance of the Democratic presidential nomination and the “New Frontier” speech