John F. Kennedy 1960 presidential campaign

The 1960 presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy was a successful presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy, democratic state senator from Massachusetts, officially announced and launched his presidential campaign on January 3, 1960, for the 1960 United States presidential election.
Background.
Massachusetts state senator, John F. Kennedy officially announced his candidacy for the 1960 presidential election to succeed term limited President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Election results.
On November 8, 1960, he defeated republican candidate and incumbent Vice President Richard Nixon and 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.