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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Distinguished Service Award Paperweight
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Photo Credit Joel Benjamin

Distinguished Service Award Paperweight

Artifact IDMO 63.4227
Object Type Paperweight
Date ca. 1963
Maker (Founded 1849)
Gifter
Medium lucite, enamel
DimensionsOverall H 4 3/4 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (12.1 cm x 12.1 cm x 3.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionSquare lucite paperweight with an enamelled medallion embedded in the center. The obverse of medal is printed with "Distinguished Service Award, Free Sons of Israel/Friendship, Love, Truth." The reverse is embossed: Presented to John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, June 1963"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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