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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John N. Leedom Oral History

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John N. Leedom Oral History

Videotaped oral history interview with John N. Leedom. A former Texas state senator (1981-1996) and Dallas city councilman (1974-1980), Leedom was Dallas County chairman of the Republican Party in 1963. He was among the political leaders who publicly urged Dallasites to greet President Kennedy with respect during his visit.Interview conducted at Mr. Leedom's home on July 16, 2010 by Associate Curator Stephen Fagin. The interview is forty minutes long.

Object Details
Object title:

John N. Leedom Oral History

Date:

07/16/2010

Terms:

Oral histories

Civic leaders

Leedom, John N.

Dallas

1960 Campaign (OHC)

Community Leaders (OHC)

Dallas and 1960s History and Culture (OHC)

White House and State Officials (OHC)
Medium:

Born digital (.m2ts file)

Dimensions:

40 Minutes

Credit line:

Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2010.001.0076

Curatorial Note:

Mr. Leedom passed away on May 31, 2011. - Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator

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John N. Leedom Oral History

Videotaped oral history interview with John N. Leedom. A former Texas state senator (1981-1996) and Dallas city councilman (1974-1980), Leedom was Dallas County chairman of the Republican Party in 1963. He was among the political leaders who publicly urged Dallasites to greet President Kennedy with respect during his visit.Interview conducted at Mr. Leedom's home on July 16, 2010 by Associate Curator Stephen Fagin. The interview is forty minutes long.

Object Details
Object title:

John N. Leedom Oral History

Date:

07/16/2010

Terms:

Oral histories

Civic leaders

Leedom, John N.

Dallas

1960 Campaign (OHC)

Community Leaders (OHC)

Dallas and 1960s History and Culture (OHC)

White House and State Officials (OHC)

Medium:

Born digital (.m2ts file)

Dimensions:

40 Minutes

Credit line:

Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

Object number:

2010.001.0076

Curatorial Note:

Mr. Leedom passed away on May 31, 2011. - Stephen Fagin, Associate Curator

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