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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Typhoon in the Pacific - WWII
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Typhoon in the Pacific - WWII

Artifact IDMO 63.17
Object Type Painting
Date ca. 1945-1964
Maker (Navy Combat Artist in WWII)
Gifter
Medium Oil on canvas
DimensionsOverall H 29 in x W 25 in (73.7 cm x 63.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionPainting of two Navy ships caught in a typhoon in the Pacific ocean during World War II, depicted in a limited palette predominantly of grays, greens and blues.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteArtifact was received through the White House Gift Unit in 1964, custody was transferred to the government through the Deed of Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy on 2/15/1965.
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 SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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