JFK's 1960 Campaign Goes on Twitter

Kennedy library marks anniversary of his presidential run

By John Johnson

Posted Jan 2, 2010 1:48 PM CST

Copied

JFK's 1960 Campaign Goes on Twitter — In this Nov. 9, 1960 file photo, President-elect John F. Kennedy, center, is surrounded by members of his family. (AP Photo, file)

This just in to Twitter: "Today I, Massachusetts Democratic Senator John F. Kennedy, announce my candidacy for the President of the United States of America." To mark the 50th anniversary of JFK's winning presidential run, his library has begun tweeting daily updates from the campaign. The tweets will tell followers what happened on the corresponding day in 1960, notes the Boston Globe. The feed is here.

Read These Next

Why the Brightline of Florida is called the 'Death Train.'
Kohler's new product isn't a toilet: It's a camera for it.
This is one very public, visible way to look for love.
Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline isn't stopping with a book.

Report an error