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President Kennedy and Governor Tawes Cutting a Ribbon for the Kennedy Highway
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
President Kennedy and Governor Tawes Cutting a Ribbon for the Kennedy Highway
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

President Kennedy and Governor Tawes Cutting a Ribbon for the Kennedy Highway

Artifact IDMO 63.186
Object Type Painting
Date 1963
Medium Oil on canvas board
DimensionsOverall H 31 1/2 in x W 23 1/2 in (80 cm x 59.7 cm)

Physical DescriptionPainting of President John F. Kennedy and Governor J. Millard Tawes, the 54th governor of the State of Maryland, cutting the ribbon for the Kennedy Highway on November 14, 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was received by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum between 1964-1965 from a member of the general public. Prior custodial history is unknown.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Louis E. Shecter, Shecter & Levin Advertising
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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