Trade Expansion Act Signing Pen
Artifact IDMO 63.3934
Object Type
Pen
Date
1961-1963
Maker
Esterbrook Pen Company
(English, Founded 1856)
Medium
Metal; plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall L 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionSteel nib pen with black plastic grip and translucent plastic handle. Written on handle is "The President - The White House." Pen was used by President John F. Kennedy to sign Trade Expansion Act on October 11, 1962, 12:20 pm.
Historical NoteUnder the Trade Expansion Act of October 11, 1962, Congress granted the White House unprecedented authority to negotiate tariff reductions of up to 50%. It paved the way for the Kennedy Round of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade ("GATT") negotiations, concluding on June 30, 1967 - the last day before expiration of the Act.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or 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.In Collection(s)
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