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On a campaign swing that included the Indiana cities of
Seymour, Columbus and Kokomo, then Senator John F. Kennedy stopped for a few
memorable hours as he campaigned for the Presidency. His stop began at a farm
just outside Columbus, where he greeted a sizable group of supporters. Kennedy
suffered from a bout of laryngitis after his months of speaking. He signed
notes he handed out to the crowd that informed people of his condition. From
the farm, he traveled to the city hall to meet with the mayor. After his visit
to city hall, he visited Columbus High School for a visit with the students. By
mid-afternoon, he departed for Kokomo, Indiana. Kennedy went on to win the
Bartholomew County primary and later the Democratic nomination for President.
He won the Presidency in November 1960.
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