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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When The News Went Live: Dallas 1963

October 18, 2004 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

In “When The News Went Live: Dallas 1963,” journalists Bob Huffaker, Bill Mercer, George Phenix and Wes Wise recount their coverage of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and its aftermath, discuss how this tragedy brought live television to the forefront of news and how broadcast news has changed since 1963. A book signing event follows their presentation.

Details

Date:
October 18, 2004
Time:
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 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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