As a result of the Kennedy assassination, Congress enacts Section 1751 of U.S. Code Title 18, which makes the assassination of a president or vice president a federal crime prosecutable without limitations.
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.
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Image: Kennedy's presidential campaign button features his face on a background of red, white and blue stripes.