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Image of Kennedy campaign parade in Dallas on September 13, 1960
Image of Kennedy campaign parade in Dallas on September 13, 1960

Image of Kennedy campaign parade in Dallas on September 13, 1960

Object number2005.018.0020
Date09/13/1960
ClassificationsPhotographs
Photographer Anita Hansen
ObjectSlide
Credit LineAnita Hansen Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
MediumFilm
Dimensions2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
DescriptionOriginal 35mm color slide on Kodak Ektachrome Transparency Film taken by local amateur photographer Anita Hansen showing crowds in downtown Dallas during a parade held for visiting Democratic presidential candidate John F. Kennedy on September 13, 1960. The photographer stood on Akard Street in between Wood Street and Young Street, looking north toward Wood Street. Bystanders line the street as several cars of Kennedy supporters proceed down Akard Street following the passage of the campaign car containing John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.