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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Parade" Badge with Ribbon
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Parade" Badge with Ribbon

Artifact IDMO 2003.2.6
Object Type Badge, Political
Date 1961
Place MadeRochester, New York, United States, North America
Medium metal; ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/4 in x W 2 in (15.9 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description"Parade" badge with red ribbon. Ribbon reads: 1789-1961/44th/Inaugural/John F.Kennedy/Lyndon B. Johnson/ January 20th/ 1961. At center is the inaugural insignia in gold lettering. The badge is an unused example of the badges worn by officals and staff for the 1961 inaugural cermonies and events.
Additional Details
Custodial 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 NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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