Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

January 2, 1960

JFK ENTERS THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Senator Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States.

Listen to an excerpt from the oral history interview with Jacques Lowe, the Kennedys' personal photographer for many years, by clicking "Find out more."

Image: Kennedy's presidential campaign button features his face on a background of red, white and blue stripes.

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Meet the Museum – JFK and the Dallas Civil Rights Movement

June 11, 2010 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Photographs, oral histories and documents from the 1960s illustrated the local Civil Rights Movement and its effect on Dallas. Discover how the death of President John F. Kennedy, whose call for equality inspired millions, made an impact on Dallas activists. This event marked the 47th anniversary of President Kennedy’s televised national address on civil rights.

Details

Date:
June 11, 2010
Time:
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Venue

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75202 United States + Google Map
Phone
214.747.6660
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