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The Greatest Sacrifice Since Christ For Equal Rights of All Men
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
The Greatest Sacrifice Since Christ For Equal Rights of All Men
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

The Greatest Sacrifice Since Christ For Equal Rights of All Men

Artifact IDMO 63.24
Object Type Painting
Date 1964
Maker
Medium Acrylic
DimensionsOverall H 31 1/2 in x W 25 1/2 in (80 cm x 64.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionMixed medium painting in semi-surrealistic style depicting the sacrifices of the four assassinated Presidents.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was sent to the White House as a gft from a member of the general public to Jacqueline Kennedy received after the death of President Kennedy in 1964. It was held by the General Service Administration until the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum was built in 1979.
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 Public (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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