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First Day Cover: International Red Cross Centenary 5-cent U.S Postage Stamp
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
First Day Cover: International Red Cross Centenary 5-cent U.S Postage Stamp
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

First Day Cover: International Red Cross Centenary 5-cent U.S Postage Stamp

Artifact IDMO 63.4572
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date October 29, 1963
Place MadeWashington, D.C., United States, North America
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionFirst Day Cover: International Red Cross Centenary 5-cent U.S Postage Stamp postmarked "Washington D.C Oct. 29, 1963" typewritten address to "President of United States" illustrations on cachet show Henri Dunant, founder as a young man, the Red Cross logos and stretcher parties boarding hospital ship
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1677327)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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