Kennedy, John F (1917-63) 35th President of the United States (1961-63). Document Signed as senator, 22 x 17 inches, June 20-28, 1958. Entitled "The Commonwealth of Massachusetts / Democratic Pre-Primary Convention Certificate / 1958." The oversize document lists the slate endorsed for nomination at the State Convention of the Democratic Party, "to be voted for at the ensuing State Primary on the ninth day of September, 1958." The slate includes Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Secretary, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Attorney General, and Senator in Congress, the latter being John F. Kennedy, whose address is given as 122 Bowdoin St. Boston. He is listed as "present United States senator, For Renomination, Veteran," acknowledging his service in World War II. He signed in blue ink to the right, a magnificent example in blue ballpoint, thus formally certifying his nomination. The document is also signed by Massachusetts Governor Foster Furcolo, and the remaining five candidates for office.
Furcolo went on to retake the governor's mansion in the 1958 election, and voters returned Kennedy to a second term in the Senate. Two years later, in 1960, voters elected JFK the 35th President of the United States. Kennedy was the youngest man elected to the presidency; and he was the youngest to die in office when he was felled by an assassin on November 22, 1963. This is a most unusual relic from JFK's last statewide victory before winning the White House.
Minor scattered evidence of routine handling. Several small staple holes at the top of the page do not intrude in any way on Kennedy's signature.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000
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