Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
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.
John F. Kennedy is elected the 35th President of the United States. He is the youngest man elected President and the first Roman Catholic.
Image 1: LIFE magazine, 11/21/1960. Morton Grove Public Library Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Image 2: Tarrant County, TX 1960 general election ballot. James Norman Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
