1960s Timeline

Oct. 19, 1961 - Ten-month-old John F. Kennedy Jr. is now standing in his crib. Pamela Turnure, press secretary to Mrs. Jacqueline...

Oct. 18, 1961 - “The Task Begun” is a color film produced by the U.S. Information Service about President Kennedy’s trip to Europe this...

Oct. 17, 1961 - President and Mrs. Kennedy tonight attended half the opening performance of the National Symphony Orchestra’s concert...

Oct. 11, 1961 - Here is video of President Kennedy’s press conference today. #JFK #jfkairport #jfkfiles #jfkassassination #jfkjr...

Oct. 7, 1961 - President Kennedy flew to Newport, R.I., today for a weekend visit with his family. With a "Hi, Daddy," Caroline, nearly...

Oct. 5, 1961 - President Kennedy expressed "deep sorrow" today on learning that Speaker Sam Rayburn (pictured left) was incurably ill of...

Oct. 4, 1961 - Here is video of President Kennedy's welcoming remarks to President Abboud (pictured with the President) of the Republic...