[KENNEDY, John Fitzgerald (1917–1963)]. Democratic National Convention Honored Guest ribbon badge. 1960. Decorative badge depicting the United States Capitol dome with a large white star above the Statue of Freedom with red, white, and blue ribbon in original blue box with crushed blue velvet lining and a note to its recipient thanking them for their service to the Democratic Party. Box, 6 ½ x 2 ¾”; medal height, 4 ½”. Rubbing to box, light fraying to ribbon. The 1960 Democratic National Convention was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena from 11-15 July 1960. During the convention’s third day Senator Kennedy narrowly achieved a majority on the ballot. He ultimately won the nomination with 53% of the vote, making him the first senator since 1920 to be nominated for the presidency by either of the major political parties.