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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.
Printer's Die for "Profiles in Courage"
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Printer's Die for "Profiles in Courage"

Artifact IDMO 76.299
Object Type Die, printer
Date 1961
Medium copper alloy
DimensionsOverall H 3 in x W 1 1/2 in (7.6 cm x 3.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionMetal printing die for the book Profiles in Courage (Inaugural Edition) written by John F. Kennedy.
Historical Note"Profiles in Courage' went through many editions. A new printing was issued to coincide with Kennedy's presidential inauguration in 1961. This printing die was used to create the gilt spine of the so-called inaugural edition.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
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 Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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