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Ted Kennedy campaigns for his brother, John F. Kennedy, during the 1960 presidential campaign. Kennedy stands on a podium and speaks to the crowd. In the background, a citizen holds a sign that reads, "A Time for Greatness: Kennedy for President."

1. Edward "Ted" Kennedy Campaigning in Hinton, W. Va.

Then senator Kennedy campaigning in the presidential election in 1960 against Richard Nixon. Kennedy's speeches reflected a strong awareness of a significant decline in coal-mining jobs. The coal miner to his left is unidentified.

2. John F. Kennedy with a Coal Miner in Mullins, W. Va.

Kennedy visits a coal mine and miners during his presidential campaign against Richard Nixon.

3. John F. Kennedy Campaigning in Mullens, W. Va.

Kee, then administrative assistant of his mother, Congresswoman Elizabeth Kee, hands a light-colored wood gavel to Senator Kennedy who is campaigning for the presidential election against Richard Nixon.

4. James Kee Passing Gavel to John F. Kennedy in Daniel Boone Hotel, Charleston, W. Va.

Kennedy speaks to a crowd gathered around the podium. To Kennedy's right is brother, Ted (Edward) Kennedy, and West Virginia political figure, A. James Manchin.

5. Senator John F. Kennedy Campaigning during Presidential Election in Hinton, West Virginia

Kennedy smiles at the marching band members to his left. The McCreery Hotel is pictured in the background.

6. John F. Kennedy Overlooks Crowd during His Campaign in Hinton, W. Va.