Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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.
A private Mass is held for family and friends in the East Room of the White House.
Video: William Lee Interview. Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Image: Robert Knudsen. White House Photographs. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.
