John F. Kennedy for President Matchbook

This item is a vintage political campaign matchbook featuring John F. Kennedy. The matchbook is constructed from paperboard, predominantly white in color, with red and blue graphic elements. The front cover displays a black-and-white portrait of John F. Kennedy, presented within a white square or rectangle border. Above the portrait, in a bold red banner, is the word "KENNEDY" in white capital letters. Below the portrait, on a blue banner, the words "for president" are printed in white, italicized script. Vertically aligned red stars are visible on either side of the portrait, against a white background, adding to the patriotic theme. The matchbook appears to be of standard size, approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in width when closed. The visible condition suggests some minor wear consistent with its age, possibly including slight discoloration or edge wear, though this is not clearly discernible from the provided image. The strike plate area, typically found on the bottom edge or back, is visible as a brown strip, indicating it's a functional matchbook. This item dates to the 1960 US presidential election campaign. It represents a common form of political memorabilia from that era, mass-produced to promote a candidate.