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.
Across the country, wire services including United Press International and the Associated Press issue flash news bulletins announcing the death of President Kennedy in Dallas.
Image: Ike Pappas Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
Video: Walter Cronkite Interview. Oral History Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
