UPI John F. Kennedy Archives (29 images)

President John F. Kennedy is seen here in this February 10, 1961 file photo taking questions at a press conference. This Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. UPI/Files

John F. Kennedy is seen here in this November 1946 file photo with his parents, Joe (1st from right) and Rose (3rd from right) and his maternal grandparents following his first congressional victory. This Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. UPI/Files

President John F. Kennedy and Robert S. McNamara, President of the Ford Motor Company are seen here posing for photographers December 13, 1960 in Washington DC. Kennedy named McNamara to be his Secretary of Defense. This Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. UPI/Files

President John F. Kennedy and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara are seen meeting in this January 4, 1961 file photo at the Carlyle Hotel in New York city. This Friday will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. UPI/Files