Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Wexford Certificate
Artifact IDMO 63.2452.2
Object Type
Certificate
Date
1963
Date Presented6/27/63
Gifter
Lord Mayor Thomas Byrne
Place MadeIreland, Europe
Medium
parchment, ink
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. (36.2 x 20 cm)
Physical DescriptionIlluminated and calligraphed scroll, in black and colored inks, naming John F. Kennedy an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Wexford, Ireland and stating that he was duly enrolled on June 27, 1963. At top of document is the seal of Wexford at left, the Kennedy coat of arms at center, and the Great Seal of the United States at right. The document was presented in the gilt silver chest.
Historical NoteThis award was presented to President John F. Kennedy on the occasion of his enrollment as an Honorary Freeman on June 27, 1963 during his visit to Wexford, Ireland.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was presented to John F. Kennedy in 1963. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Remarks of President Kennedy’s in Wexford, Ireland: "President Kennedy’s remarks in Wexford, Ireland"
