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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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

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The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX, United States

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