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.
President Kennedy’s speech at the Dallas Trade Mart is scheduled to begin. Upon learning of the shooting, attendees pause for a moment of prayer and then leave the luncheon.
Image: Vivian Castleberry’s reporters notebook from the Dallas Trade Mart. Click the PDF to view the entire notebook. Vivian Castleberry Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
