"Kennedy 60" Bracelet
Artifact IDMO 79.208.4
Object Type
Bracelet, Charm
Date
1960
Medium
metal
DimensionsOverall L 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm )
Physical Descriptiongold metal bracelet with PT boat charm on blue background and "Kennedy 60" engraved around charm.
Historical NoteThis bracelet was handed out as a campaign souvenir during the 1960 Presidential election. The PT 109 boat was used as a symbol to reflect John F. Kennedy's service in WWII and to portray him as a war hero.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by a private citzen in 1979
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mary Santos
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
On view
