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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Sixties Science: Cold War Technology Virtual Family Program

April 10, 2021 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

| Free

During the Cold War scientists and government agencies worked tirelessly to create new technologies that would improve their information gathering and sharing. In this session of Sixties Science learn about U-2 spy planes and hidden messages before designing your own airplane and invisible ink.

 

The Sixties Science program is a monthly series connecting history and STEAM from the 1960s to today for students ages 8-13. This program will highlight new topics each month through virtual programs debuting on YouTube the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. Visit our Education page for resources for this program and upcoming dates and topics.

Details

Date:
April 10, 2021
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Cost:
Free
Website:
https://youtu.be/9oDXSwCFn2U

Venue

Online

Organizer

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Email
membership@jfk.org
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