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.

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Image of a crowd in front of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth

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Image of a crowd in front of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth

Original 35mm black and white negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer William Allen. This image shows a crowd waiting for a glimpse of President Kennedy in front of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth on the morning of November 22, 1963.

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Object title:

Image of a crowd in front of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth

Date:

11/22/1963

Terms:

Fort Worth

Crowds

Photographs

Allen, William

Dallas Times Herald

Hotel Texas
Medium:

Film

Dimensions:

15/16 x 1 7/16 in. (2.4 x 3.6 cm)

Credit line:

William Allen, photographer, Dallas Times Herald Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

1989.100.0001.0002

Curatorial Note:

Many people arrived early while rain was still falling. It didn't stop completely until just as President Kennedy stepped out of the hotel and walked toward the crowd. - Gary Mack, Curator

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Image of a crowd in front of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth

Original 35mm black and white negative taken by Dallas Times Herald staff photographer William Allen. This image shows a crowd waiting for a glimpse of President Kennedy in front of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth on the morning of November 22, 1963.

Object Details
Object title:

Image of a crowd in front of the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth

Date:

11/22/1963

Terms:

Fort Worth

Crowds

Photographs

Allen, William

Dallas Times Herald

Hotel Texas

Medium:

Film

Dimensions:

15/16 x 1 7/16 in. (2.4 x 3.6 cm)

Credit line:

William Allen, photographer, Dallas Times Herald Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

1989.100.0001.0002

Curatorial Note:

Many people arrived early while rain was still falling. It didn't stop completely until just as President Kennedy stepped out of the hotel and walked toward the crowd. - Gary Mack, Curator

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