Kennedy vs. Humphrey: 50 years ago, W.Va. made history by helping to make the JFK candidacy

Kennedy vs. Humphrey 50 years ago

West Virginia State Archives/Rosemarie Davis Collection .

Sen. John F. Kennedy speaks on the steps of the State Capitol, April 11, 1960.

West Virginia State Archives/Rosemarie Davis Collection .

John F. Kennedy poses with nine girls of the American Legion Children Junior Auxiliary at Gauley Bridge High School, Gauley Bridge, probably April 20, 1960.