Object number:
H97.1.118
Object name:
photograph
Date made:
August 14, 1960
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 11.25 in, W: 12.5 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Tribune caption on the back, Jul. 14, 1960-- "Sen. John F. Kennedy stands in the spotlight on the rostrum of the Democratic National Convention in his moment of triumph, promises 'we will win..'" Photo shows a huge crowd gathered in the auditorium listening to Kennedy who is giving a speech from a podium.
Concepts:
Democratic National Convention; delegate; crowd; auditorium
Persons:
John F. Kennedy
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