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Kent Barker Collection / The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

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January 2, 1960

JFK ENTERS THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE

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.

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The Museum, located within the former Texas School Book Depository building, chronicles the assassination and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Plan your visit today!

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VISITING THE MUSEUM

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The main exhibit, John F. Kennedy and the Memory of a Nation, is on the Sixth Floor. Special exhibits and public programs are presented on the seventh floor.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION

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Now on view, On Assignment: Dallas Times Herald 1963 is an immersive exhibition that places visitors inside the newsroom during one of the most consequential weekends in American history.

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2026 Blue Star Museum

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Free admission for the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve beginning on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026 and ending on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.

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On Assignment with Joe Carter

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In conjunction with the special exhibition On Assignment: Dallas Times Herald 1963, The Sixth Floor Museum welcomes former United Press International reporter Joe Carter for a public program reflecting on the role of the press during the events of November 22, 1963.

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Gallery Talks, Fridays at 1 p.m.

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Join Museum staff members on the seventh floor each week for a fifteen-minute gallery talk about the special exhibition.

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Donate to the Museum’s Annual Fund and help provide programs vital to developing the next generation.

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Browse the Collections

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The Museum’s collections include items related to the assassination of President Kennedy, the legacy of the Kennedy presidency, and the culture of the 1960s.

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Become a Member

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Members enjoy the best of the Museum! You can join today for as little as $8.33 a month (with a 12-month commitment).

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EDUCATION

Our education efforts advance the Museum’s commitment to outreach, engagement and learning by a diverse public, and fulfill a responsibility to empower students, teachers and others in the community.

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