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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Peace Pipe
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Peace Pipe

Artifact IDMO 63.4005
Object Type Pipe, Peace
Date 20th century
Date PresentedMarch 5, 1963
Gifter
Maker
Medium Wood; rawhide/leather; beads; soapstone; feather; yarn
DimensionsOverall L 34 1/2 in (87.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionNative American peace pipe. Wood stem is long and tooled and wrapped with beaded leather. A feather is wrapped around stem. Bowl is made of purple soapstone.
Historical NoteThis peace pipe was presented to President Kennedy on March 5, 1963 by the National Congress of American Indians at the White House. The president made remarks to respresentatives of the National Congress of American Indians in which he discussed his plans to improve educational and employment opportunities for Native Americans and indigenous peoples.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the National Congress of American Indians to the President and Mrs. Kennedy presented on the lawn of the White House on March 5, 1963. It was held by the Executive Office of the President 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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Related Links
Youtube video of President Kennedy Welcoming National Congress of American Indians: "Museum Collection – Peace Pipe"