Sixties Science – The Space Race
Virtual Class 411 Elm St., DallasIn 1961 President Kennedy set a challenge to put a man on the moon by the end of the 1960s. In this session of 60s Science, participants will learn about …
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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.