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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
U. S. Green Beret Cap
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

U. S. Green Beret Cap

Artifact IDMO 69.24.11
Object Type Cap, Military
Date 1945-1963
Medium Wool
Dimensionsoverall H 4 in x Diam 10 in (10.2 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionGreen wool cap with Green Beret badge patch on front.
Historical NoteThis green beret was left by the eternal flame at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy by Command Sergeant Major Francis Ruddy on the day of the President's funeral. President Kennedy championed the role of Special Forces and authorized the wearing of the green beret on October 12, 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the Superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum received in 1969.
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 Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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