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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2013 Living History Series – Major William F. Lee

May 11, 2013 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

While a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1962, Major Lee served on the “Death Watch” for the late President Kennedy’s casket at the White House and U.S. Capitol Rotunda.

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Details

Date:
May 11, 2013
Time:
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Venue

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm St.
Dallas, TX 75202 United States + Google Map
Phone
214.747.6660
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