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The museum collection of the John F. Kennedy Library contains artifacts that tell the story of the life and career of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. This material includes items associated with John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy family, and the Kennedy Presidency. Other artifacts relate to the 1960 presidential campaign, the civil rights movement, the Cuban missile crisis, the establishment of the Peace Corps, the Kennedy administration space program, the ongoing legacy of President Kennedy, and memorial tributes given to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy after the death of President Kennedy. Included in the collection is a small collection of artifacts associated with Ernest Hemingway such as paintings, personal items, and World War I and II medals.
National Archives Catalog Collection: John F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
Kennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963
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Yale Key
Medallion from the Province of Limburgh
75 Prints of White House Red Room
Sample Swatch from John F. Kennedy's Inaugural top coat
Distinguished Service Dress Medal to President Kennedy
Presidential Seal Chop
Photograph of John F. Kennedy, U Thant, and Adlai Stevenson
Photograph of President and Mrs. Kennedy at the Basilica de Guadalupe
Gifts from Heads of State
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500 Lire Coin
Bracelet
Belt
Chaim Weizmann 100 Lirot Coin
1 Franc Prince Rainier III Coin
5 Franc Prince Rainier III Coin
5 Franc Prince Rainier III Coin
Portfolio of prints of the Vatican Raphael Rooms
Gifts from Public
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Crucifixion
Harp and Shamrocks on Velvet
Miniature Urn
Aquavit Shot Glass
Boy's Clogs
Five Ancient Greek Drachms
Portrait of Caroline Kennedy
Great Seals of Oklahoma Tribes Coins
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection
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Memorial Plaque for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis from the People of New York
Memorial Plaque for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis from the People of New York
Medal from the Business Women of Argentina
Jacqueline Bouvier's Miss Porter School Diploma
Blue Dress with Jacket
Blue Evening Gown
Ivory Evening Gown
Ivory and Ruby Red Evening Gown
Kennedy Family Collection
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Scientific Achievement Medal
Pair of Diaper Pins
Cartoon of Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy II
Diplomatic License Plate
Trivet with Kennedy Family Coat of Arms
First Day Cover: International Chamber of Commerce, India
First Day Cover: Honoring Charles M. Russell
First Day Cover: United Nations Air Mail Stamp
John F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection
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Senator's Confidential Telephone Directory
Key to the City of Portland, Maine
Photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy in Morning Suit and Top Hat
Photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy with Senators Joseph Clark and Hugh Scott
Model of PT-109
Photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy and Ned Brooks on "Meet the Press"
Photograph of John F. Kennedy Shaking Hands with Crowd
Key to City of Buffalo, New York
Post Presidential Collection
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“Vote for Kennedy” Hard Hat
John F. Kennedy Inaugural Medal
Pheasant figurine
Etching of John F. Kennedy
Drawing of President Kennedy and Caroline
Bust of John F. Kennedy: The Young President
John F. Kennedy Inaugural Medal
Chest
John F. Kennedy Memorial Collection
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John F. Kennedy Memorial Bookmark
Inaugural Quote
1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Proof
John F. Kennedy Memorial Medal
Model of a Sailboat
John F. Kennedy, Jr. Saluting
John F. Kennedy Memorial Medallion
Silk Sash
Political Memorabilia
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"Give JFK a Republican Congress" Napkin
Donkey Pin
"Kennedy" Button
"Our Next President" Button
If I Were 21 I'd Vote for Kennedy Button
"I Told You So" Button
"I'm for Nixon" Campaign Button
"Kennedy for President" Lapel Tab
Ernest Hemingway Collection
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Hemingway's Travel Bag
Penny
Taxidermy Impala Head
Flask
Surveyor's Compass
Portrait of Ernest Hemingway [Alias Kid Balzac]
Water Jar in the shape of a Head
Saw-like rostrum from Sawfish