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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
First Day Cover: Commissioning of U.S.S. Bard
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

First Day Cover: Commissioning of U.S.S. Bard

Artifact IDMO 63.4593a
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date 1963
Gifter
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/8 in x W 9 1/2 in (10.5 cm x 24.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionFirst Day Cover: Commissioning of U.S.S. Bard; with metered postage dated "Aug. 24, '63", Ingalls Corporate envelope with U.S.S. Bard insignia stamped on it.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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