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JFK's Delegate Badge for the 1956 Democratic National Convention
JFK's Delegate Badge for the 1956 Democratic National Convention

JFK's Delegate Badge for the 1956 Democratic National Convention

Artifact IDMO 93.53.1
Object Type Pin, Campaign
Date 1956
Medium Metal; ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 6 in (15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionSenator John F. Kennedy's delegate's badge for the 1956 Democratic National Convention. Metal badge is incised with an eagle at top that holds a blue enamel sign which reads "United States Senate" in gold lettering and under that is "Democratic National Convention 1956". Attached directly underneath are two metal bars engraved John F. Kennedy and Massachusetts. A red, white and blue grosgrain ribbon is attached to the badge from which hangs a metal seal of the city of Chicago.
Historical NoteBadge was worn by Senator John F. Kennedy at the 1956 Democratic National Convention.
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePrevious custodial history for this item is unknown
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 1677340)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
In Collection(s)
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