"Inaugural Committee Vice Chairman" Badge with Ribbon
Artifact IDMO 2003.2.1
Object Type
Badge, Political
Date
1961
Maker
Bastian Bros. Co.
(Founded 1895)
Place MadeRochester, New York, United States, North America
Medium
metal; ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/2 in x W 2 in (16.5 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description"Inaugural Committee Vice Chairman" badge with ribbon and bronze medallion depicting the Inaugural Insignia. Red, white and blue ribbon reads: 1789-1961/44th/Inaugural/John F. Kennedy / Lyndon B. Johnson / January 20th / 1961 in gold lettering. The badge is an unused example of the badges worn by officals and staff for the 1961 inaugural ceremonies and events.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2003 from the National Archives Records Administration United States Inaugural Committee records.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; NARA U.S. Inaugrual Committee Records
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 NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
Not on view