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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Joint Resolution Signing Pen
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Joint Resolution Signing Pen

Artifact IDMO 63.3940
Object Type Pen
Date 1950-1964
Date used1/23/64
Maker (English, Founded 1856)
Medium plastic; metal
DimensionsOverall L 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionFountain pen with clear plastic handle. Written on handle is "The President - The White House". Pen was used by President Lydon B. Johnson to sign the Joint Resolution renaming the National Cultural Center as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated by Jacqueline Kennedy to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum through 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; Gift of Jacqueline 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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