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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John F. Kennedy looks down and smiles while his car is mobbed by well-wishers in Comack, long Island, New York, Nov. 6, 1960. Kennedy was touring long Island for a last round of speeches before election on November 8. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Senator John F. Kennedy looks happy as the proverbial schoolboy as he rejoins his wife Jacqueline after voting in branch library near his Boston residence on Nov. 8, 1960. Now he faces the longest day of his life waiting out the election returns at his summer home in Hyannis Port on Cape Cod. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy as he joined approximately 67,000,000 voters in casting a ballot for President of the United States in Boston, Nov. 8, 1960. The Democratic candidate, a native of Boston, voted at the West End Branch Library, Ward 3, Precint 6, which is equipped with voting machines. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy is shown with his wife, Jacqueline, and their daughter, Caroline, in Hyannis Port, Mass. on Nov. 8, 1960. The Democraticpresidential nominee will await the election results with his family in their summer home, background. (AP Photo) ( SEN. JOHN F. KENNEDY FAMILY )

With moderator Howard K. Smith sitting between, Sen. John Kennedy, left, and Vice President Richard Nixon appear on television studio monitor set as their debate got under way, Sept. 26, 1960 in Chicago. (AP Photo) ( USA Chicago Kennedy Nixon TV Debate )

Vice President Richard Nixon is shown on the monitor screen at the television station as he debated with John Kennedy, Sept. 26, 1960 in Chicago. (AP Photo) ( Vice President Richard Nixon )

Jacqueline Kennedy tunes in the television in her home in Hyannis Port, Mass., Sept. 26, 1960, just before her husband John F. Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon were to enter into a nationally telecast debate. Mrs. Kennedy was also host to a group of Democratic officials and friends at a TV watching party. (AP Photo/Bill Chaplis) ( JFK Nixon Televised Debate )

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Vice President Richard M. Nixon wipes his face with a handkerchief during the nationally televised first of four presidential debates with Sen. John F. Kennedy, Democratic nominee, in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 26, 1960. For the first time in US history a debate between presidential candidates is shown on television. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY NIXON DEBATE 1960 )

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Vice President Richard M. Nixon is shown in a televison image as he stands at lectern during the nationally televised first of four presidential debates with Sen. John F. Kennedy, Democratic nominee, held in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 26, 1960. For the first time in US history a debate between presidential candidates is shown on television. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY NIXON DEBATE 1960 )

John F. Kennedy with Richard M. Nixon shown during a TV debate in 1960. (AP Photo) ( TV debate Nixon Kennedy 1960 )

Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy, Democratic presidential candidate, watches her husband debate with Vice President Richard Nixon on television in her home in Hyannis Port, Mass., Sept. 26, 1960. Mrs. Kennedy was host to a group of Democratic leaders at a television watching party. Woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Bill Chaplis) ( JFK Nixon Televised Debate )

Vice President Richard Nixon, Republican presidential nominee, is greeted by crowd of flag-waving, sign-bearing partisans on his arrival at Chicago, Sept. 25, 1960. Nixon will meet his Democratic opponent, Sen. John Kennedy, in a television debate at Chicago on September 26. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin) ( Vice President Richard Nixon )

Sen. John Kennedy, Democratic presidential candidate, slaps hands together, Sept. 26, 1960 in Chicago as he spoke in his debate tonight with Vice President Richard Nixon at a Chicago television studio. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John Kennedy )

Sen. John Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon are pictured on September 26, 1960 before they debated campaign issues on television. Sitting at center is moderator Howard K. Smith. (AP Photo) ( USA Chicago Kennedy Nixon TV Debate )

Vice President Richard Nixon is shown as he speaks during the nationally televised debate between him and Sen. John F. Kennedy in Chicago on Sept. 26, 1960. (AP Photo) ( Kennedy Nixon TV Debate )

Sen. John F. Kennedy goes over his notes and Vice President Richard Nixon stands in rear of a television studio in Chicago on Sept. 26, 1960 before they debated campaign issues. (AP Photo) ( USA Chicago Kennedy Nixon TV Debate )

Republican presidential candidate Richard Nixon leaves the lectern at left during his televised debate with his Democratic opponent Sen. John Kennedy, who is seated at left at Chicago on Sept. 26, 1960. Moderator Howard K. Smith is partially hidden behind Kennedy?s lectern. Two of the panelists are seated at right. (AP Photo) ( Kennedy Nixon TV Debate Chicago )

This was the scene at Chicago television studio on Sept. 26, 1960, as presidential candidates engaged in debate of campaign issues. Sen. John Kennedy is the lectern at left. Vice President Richard Nixon is seated at right and in between the two is the moderator Howard K. Smith. Panelists are seated in chairs in left foreground. (AP Photo) ( Kennedy Nixon TV Debate Chicago )

Vice President Richard Nixon, right, talks and Sen. John F. Kennedy listens in this view taken from television screen in New York, Oct. 7, 1960. The debate between the presidential candidates was broadcast nationally on TV and radio from Washington studio. (AP Photo) ( Vice President Richard Nixon and Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Presidential nominee Richard Nixon and Sen. John F. Kennedy shake hands, Sept. 26, 1960 in Chicago, as they hired television studio to take part in their debate. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon )

Grinning presidential candidates, Vice President Richard Nixon and Sen. John Kennedy meet, Sept. 26, 1960 at television studio in Chicago, where they debated campaign issues. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon )

Presidential nominee Richard Nixon and Sen. John F. Kennedy, Sept. 26, 1960 in Chicago, as they hired television studio to take part in their debate. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon )

Vice President Richard Nixon and Maurice Hutcheson, right, President of the Carpenters and Joiners union, engage in conversation just before the Republican Presidential nominee spoke at a meeting of the union in Chicago, Sept. 26, 1960. Sen. John Kennedy, Democratic presidential nominee, will speak before the union group later in the day. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin) ( Richard Nixon and Maurice Hutcheson )

This was the scene in Chicago television studio on Sept. 26, 1960, as program director gives directions to Sen. John Kennedy and Vice President Richard Nixon before their debate tonight. Don Hewitt is at center in photo. (AP Photo) ( USA Chicago Kennedy Nixon TV Debate )

A slight smile breaks out on face of Republican presidential candidate Richard Nixon as he appeared on Sept. 26, 1960 at Chicago television studio during his debate with Sen. John Kennedy, Democratic opponent. (AP Photo) ( Kennedy Nixon TV Debate Chicago )

Democrat Sen. John Kennedy, left, and Republican Richard Nixon stand at lecterns as they debated campaign issues at a Chicago television studio, Sept. 27, 1960. Panelists are seated in foreground and moderator Howard K. Smith is at desk in center. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John Kennedy and Richard Nixon )

Democrat Sen. John Kennedy, left, and Republican Richard Nixon stand at lecterns as they debated campaign issues at a Chicago television studio, Sept. 27, 1960. Panelists are seated in foreground and moderator Howard K. Smith is at desk in center. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John Kennedy and Richard Nixon )

Sen. John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts and Vice President Richard Nixon, political rivals for the U.S. presidency, presented those candid studies, Oct. 7, 1960 as they engaged in their second nationally televised debate on issues of the campaign. The telecast originated in Washington. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy, left, and Vice President Richard Nixon embrace after their second joint radio-television broadcast debate in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 1960. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY NIXON DEBATE 1960 )

Vice President Richard Nixon and Sen. John Kennedy of Massachusetts, rivals for the presidency, engaged in an informal discussion in the television studio in Washington, Oct. 8, 1960, after going off the air on their nation televised debate. Nixon holds a handkerchief in his hand as he talks with Sen. Kennedy. The debate was the second in the pre-elect series to discuss campaign issues. (AP Photo) ( Vice President Richard Nixon and Sen. John Kennedy )

Vice President Richard Nixon and Sen. John Kennedy of Massachusetts, rivals for the presidency, engaged in an informal discussion in the television studio in Washington on Oct. 8, 1960, after going off the air on their nation televised debate. Nixon holds a handkerchief in his hand as he talks with Sen. Kennedy. The debate was the second in the pre-elect series to discuss campaign issues. (AP Photo) ( Vice President Richard Nixon and Sen. John Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy gestures during third session of the ëgreat debateî with vice President Richard M. Nixon. This picture was made in a New York television studio, Oct. 13, 1960, where Kennedy appeared while Nixon was televised from Los Angeles. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Vice President Richard Nixon, left, and Sen. John F. Kennedy shake hands, Oct. 21, 1960 in a New York television studio at the end of their nationally televised debate. (AP Photo) ( Vice president Richard Nixon and Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Richard M. Nixon, right, and John F. Kennedy, left, in TV studio during presidential race debate, Oct. 21, 1960 in New York. (AP Photo) ( Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in TV studio )

Richard M. Nixon, right, and John F. Kennedy, left, in TV studio during debate, Oct. 21, 1960 in New York. (AP Photo) ( Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy )

Senator John F. Kennedy, left, and Richard M. Nixon in an ABC television studio, during off the air time of their fourth presidential debate in New York, Oct. 21, 1960. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY NIXON DEBATE 1960 )

On hand to greet Vice President and Mrs. Richard Nixon on their arrival at Forth Worth's Amon Carter Field, Nov. 4, 1960, was Mrs. Joseph Kennedy, second from right, who presented Mrs. Nixon with a bouquet of roses. At right is John Tower, of Wichita Falls, GOP candidate for the U.S. Senate from Texas. Mrs. Kennedy is the wife of a Fort Worth geologist and a Republican. (AP Photo) ( Richard M. Nixon and Pat Nixon )

Vice President Richard M. Nixon, left, listens as Senator John F. Kennedy talks during their televised presidential race debate. This photo was made from a television screen in New York, Oct. 21, 1960. (AP Photo) ( Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy )

Vice President Richard M. Nixon speaks, wipes his face with handkerchief and gestures during nationally televised debate with Sen. John F. Kennedy in New York, Oct. 21, 1960. The presidential candidate faced each other in a New York television studio. (AP Photo) ( Richard M. Nixon )

Jacqueline Kennedy, left center, sits in her living room with a group of Democrats watching her husband, John F. Kennedy, presidential candidate, on television debating domestic affairs with Vice President Richard Nixon, at her Hyannis Port, Mass., home, Sept. 26, 1960. (AP Photo/Bill Chaplis) ( JFK Nixon Televised Debate )

John F. Kennedy takes a stroll with his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, and their daughter, Caroline, at Hyannis Port, Mass. on Nov. 8, 1960. (AP Photo) ( JACKIE CAROLINE JOHN KENNEDY )

President-elect John F. Kennedy gets a congratulatory handshake as he arrives at the Hyannis Armory on Nov. 9, 1960. Left is his wife, Jacqueline. Behind Mrs. Kennedy is Amb. Joseph P. Kennedy. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy )

Pat Nixon bit her lip and appeared on verge of tears as her husband, Vice President Richard Nixon stood before Republican Party workers in Los Angeles on Nov. 9, 1960, and all but conceded the presidential election to his democratic opponent, Sen. John F. Kennedy. (AP Photo) ( Pat Nixon and Vice President Richard Nixon Speaking )

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John F. Kennedy is surrounded by large crowd as he tries to make his way to the speakers platform in Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 6, 1960. Kennedy was making final tour of New Jersey before the Nov. 8 election. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy relaxes with his daughter, Caroline, nearly three, in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, on Nov. 9, 1960 after he had won the presidency. Kennedy is at his Cape Cod home. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy with Caroline )

This was the scene at democratic rally in Jersey City, N.J., Nov. 6, 1960. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John F. Kennedy, who was making last tour of state before the Nov. 8 election addressed crowd. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon, center, showing evidence of fatigue from the grueling unsuccessful campaign for the presidency, emerges from the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, Nov. 9, 1960 to begin the journey back to his home in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo) ( Richard M. Nixon )

Vice President Richard Nixon points to home-made sign at airport as he arrives in home state to cast his ballot on Nov. 8, 1960 in Ontario, California. (AP Photo) ( Richard Nixon campaign Calif )

Bandleader Johnny Grant leads a gathering of Vice President Nixonís supporters in song at the Ambassador hotel in Los Angeles on Nov. 8, 1960 as returns from election are posted. The Republican presidential candidate spent the evening in his suite six floors up in the same hotel assessing the returns from around the country. (AP Photo) ( Politics Elections Returns )

Vice President Nixon points to home-made sign at airport as he arrives in home state to cast his ballot on Nov. 8, 1960 in Ontario, California. (AP Photo) ( Richard M. Nixon campaign Calif )

Sen. John F. Kennedy used an amplifier and gestured as he addressed crowd at New Jerseyís Teterboro Airport, Nov. 6, 1960. With him is New Jersey Gov. Robert B. Meyner. The democratic presidential candidate flew to New Jersey for a last round of speeches in the state before the election on Nov. 8. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy and Robert B. Meyner )

Democratic presidential-elect John F. Kennedy, his wife Jacqueline and his mother Rose and father Joseph P. Kennedy at fathers summer home on Nov. 9, 1960. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy with family )

With his mother, Mrs. Joseph Kennedy, left, and his wife, Jacqueline, watching intently, Sen. John F. Kennedy talks to newsmen, Nov. 9, 1960 at the Hyannis Armory, Mass., after his election to the presidency. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy is greeted by a group of youngsters upon his arrival at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, Nov. 6, 1960. Kennedy, democratic presidential candidate flew to New Jersey for a last round of speeches in the state before the election on Nov. 8. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy, lying on a stretcher, is taken from a plane after his arrival from New York in Hyannis, Mass., Nov. 9, 1960. He is in Florida for a convalescent period. Leaning over him are his wife, right, and his father, Joseph P. Kennedy, left. The Senator recently underwent a spinal operation and must rest several months. (AP Photo) ( Sen. John F. Kennedy )

A section of the National Guard armory in Hyannis on Nov. 9, 1960, as President-elect John F. Kennedy made his election victory statement. Standing with him is his wife, Jacqueline. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy )

Sen. John F. Kennedy strolls with his daughter Caroline on the lawn of their summer home in Hyannis Port, Mass. on Nov. 9, 1960. (AP Photo) ( SEN. KENNEDY CAROLINE )

President-elect John F. Kennedy wore a broad smile as he appeared before newsmen after his election. The Massachusetts Senator spoke to newsmen at the National Guard Armory in Hyannis Nov. 9, 1960. (AP Photo) ( John Kennedy Wife Reporters )

Caroline Kennedy gets a piggy-back ride from her father, Sen. John F. Kennedy, in Hyannis Port, Mass., Nov. 9, 1960. It was the first chance hard-campaigning Kennedy has had to relax with his daughter in weeks. (AP Photo) ( Kennedy And Daughter 1960 )

President-elect John F. Kennedy, left, and Vice President Richard Nixon are shown after their post-campaign conference at Key Biscayne in Miami, Fla., on Nov. 14, 1960. (AP Photo) ( JOHN F. KENNEDY RICHARD NIXON )

President-elect John F. Kennedy, right, is greeted with a hearty handclasp by Vice-President Richard Nixon at Key Biscayne, Nov. 14, 1960 in Miami, Fla. where the campaign opponents are holding a conference. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon )

President-elect John F. Kennedy, left, shakes hands with vice President Richard M. Nixon after they held a post-election conference in Miami, Nov. 14, 1960. Kennedy had beaten Nixon in the election. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY NIXON )

President Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington Dec. 8, 1960, with their son, John F. Kennedy Jr., following a baptism for the infant. The younger Kennedy was born Nov. 25. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY FAMILY )

Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel, pose with four of their seven children as they arrived at the home of President-elect John F. Kennedy in Georgetown, Washington, Nov. 27, 1960. Robert, younger brother of the President-elect, and his family have been vacationing in Mexico. They are carrying presents for Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy and infant son, John, Jr., in the Georgetown University Hospital, and 3-year-old Caroline who celebrated her birthday today. Children are, from left: David, 5; Joseph, 8; Kathleen, 9; and Bobby, 7. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin) ( RFK Family 1960 )

Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel, pose with four of their seven children as they arrived at the home of President-elect John F. Kennedy in Georgetown, Washington, Nov. 27, 1960. Robert, younger brother of the President-elect, and his family have been vacationing in Mexico. They are carrying presents for Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy and infant son, John, Jr., in the Georgetown University Hospital, and 3-year-old Caroline who celebrated her birthday today. Children are, from left: David, 5; Joseph, 8; Kathleen, 9; and Bobby, 7. (AP Photo/Henry Griffin) ( RFK Family 1960 )

President Dwight Eisenhower talks with Republican congressmen on the north portico of the White House on Jan. 11, 1961. From left: Glenard Lipscomb, California; Craig Hosmer, California, Frank Becker, New York; Eisenhower; Gordon Schwrer, Ohio; Laurence Curtis, Mass, partly hidden, and Peter Frelinghuysen, Jr., New York. In background is stand from which President-elect Kennedy will review the inaugural parade next week. (AP Photo/Bill Allen) ( Eisenhower talks with Republican Congressmen )

John F. Kennedy, President-elect in car after his arrival on Jan. 11, 1961 in West Palm Beach, Florida from Washington on right is his brother-in-law Peter Lawford who accompanied the President-elect from the nationís capital. Mr. Kennedy with a busy schedule ahead hoped to get in some work on the inaugural address he will deliver on January 20. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy with Peter Lawford )

Lady Bird Johnson, wife of designated Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson, poses in the evening gown she plans to wear at the inauguration ball for President-elect John F. Kennedy, at her home in Washington, D.C., in January 1961. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY INAUGURAL BALL 1961 )

President-elect John F. Kennedy leaves his Georgetown home in Washington, Jan. 17, 1961, off on a round of dinner parties held in connection with inaugural week festivities. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy )

Fashion designer Oleg Cassini shows his sketches for Jacqueline Kennedy's inaugural wardrobe to women fashion editors at a New York hotel on Jan. 12, 1961. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY FASHION CASSINI )

President-elect John Kennedy holds notes on his inaugural speech as he flew from New York City to Washington on Jan. 18, 1961. He checked and studied the speech he plans to make on Friday when he takes over the nation?s highest post. (AP Photo/Charles Gorry) ( President-elect John Kennedy )

President-elect John F. Kennedy is right in the middle of things surrounded by visitors and others on hand for a dinner-dance, Jan. 17, 1961, one of the many festivities held in the capital in connection with is inaugural as president of the United States. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy )

Two-month-old American Indian baby rests in traditional cradle board held by mother in Yakima, Washington on Jan. 14, 1961, undisturbed by inauguration preparations. Baby was named Richard Kennedy Buck because he was born on election day. (AP Photo) ( Native Americans )

Seated in plane, John F. Kennedy, the President-elect, is reading draft of speech on Jan. 18, 1961 which he will use at his inauguration, as his plane carried him from New York City to Washington, D.C. He and his wife began final round of festivities before he is sworn in as 35th President of the United States. (AP Photo) ( John F. Kennedy )

Actor Tony Curtis and his wife, Janet Leigh, bring a touch of Hollywood to the inaugural festivities as they arrive to attend dinner party for President-elect John F. Kennedy, Jan. 18, 1961. The dinner was at the home of Jean Kennedy Smith, sister of the president-elect. (AP Photo) ( Tony Curtis )

Entertainers rehearse their roles for tonight's Gala Ball in the D.C. Armory in Washington, Jan. 19, 1961. Numerous entertainers will perform in a huge fundraiser for the Democratic party to offset campaign expenses. President-elect John F. Kennedy will make an appearance at the affair. (AP Photo) ( JFK Inaugural Prep1961 )

Men who served with President-elect John F. Kennedy abroad a PT boat during World War II, pose in front of a boat similar to the one they served on, in Washington, Jan. 19, 1961. The boat will be part of tomorrow's inaugural parade. From left to right: John Maguire, George Ross, Charlie Harris, Roy Starkey, Bill Johnston, Gerard Zinser, Edgar Mauer, and Maurice Kowal. (AP Photo) ( JFK Inaugural Prep 1961 )

President-elect John F. Kennedy and Mrs.Jacqueline Kennedy join applause at the star-studded inauguration eve gala celebration in Washington on Jan. 19, 1961. A driving snowstorm held the crowd to less than half of expectations. The Kennedy attended a concert and then, behind a police escort, drove to the celebration which featured stars of screen, radio and television. Man at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/HB) ( John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy )

Jacqueline Kennedy lifts the skirt of her inaugural ball gown as she and her husband, President-elect John F. Kennedy, leave their Georgetown home in the snowfall en route to the inaugural concert in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 1961. (AP Photo) ( KENNEDY INAUGURAL BALL 1961 )

Robert Kennedy, brother of the President-elect and attorney general designate in the new administration, poses with his wife Ethel at the Inaugural Gala in Washington on Jan. 19, 1961. (AP Photo/HB) ( Robert F. Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy )

Former President Harry Truman and President-elect John Kennedy talk to newsmen outside Kennedyís Washington residence on Jan. 19, 1961. It was a brief conference held during snowstorm which swept Washington the eve of the inauguration of Kennedy. (AP Photo/Henry Burroughs) ( Harry Truman and John Kennedy )

Robert Kennedy, brother of the President-elect and attorney general designate in the new administration, poses with his wife Ethel at the Inaugural Gala in Washington on Jan. 19, 1961. (AP Photo/HB) ( Robert Kennedy with Ethel Kennedy )

Mrs. John F. Kennedy holding bouquet of flowers, in her first official public appearance since the inauguration, snipped a ribbon on March 9, 1967, to open the National Capital Flower and Garden Show. The First Lady, wearing a pale pink coat & velvet beret and pale pink lipstick, opened the 11th annual flower show. Others in photos are unidentified. (AP Photo) ( U.S. First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy Opening Flower Show )

Police salute President-elect and Mrs. John F. Kennedyat the White HouseJanuary 1961. (AP Photo) ( Kennedy Inauguration )