Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Senator Kennedy announces his candidacy for President of the United States.
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Image: Kennedy's presidential campaign button features his face on a background of red, white and blue stripes.
The presidential party departs the Hotel Texas for Carswell Air Force Base and boards Air Force One for the short flight to Dallas Love Field.
Image 1: Jean Putnam Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Image 2: Estate of David F. Powers Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
