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Inaugural Quote
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Inaugural Quote
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Inaugural Quote

Artifact IDMO 74.637
Object Type Sculpture
Date 1966
Maker
Medium celastic
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 26 in (45.7 cm x 66 cm )
Physical DescriptionSculpture with "Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy January 20, 1961" quote from President Kennedy's inauguration speech made to look like a crumpled piece of paper with burn marks and puncture holes through it. Pattern of puncture holes and lines of text resembles layout of American flag.
Additional Details
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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055729)
Use Restriction StatusCopyright- non NARA
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Not on view
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