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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Presidential Primary Sources Project Webinar – President Kennedy and the Civil Rights Movement

February 13, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr said that Kennedy experienced a major change in 1963, addressing civil rights actively in the final month of his presidency. Students will explore how President Kennedy was influenced by the Civil Rights Movement and its impact on the nation. Register here.

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February 13, 2024
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