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Desk Lectern
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Desk Lectern
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Desk Lectern

Artifact IDMO 63.4853
Object Type Lectern
Date ca. 1960
Medium Wood, felt
DimensionsOverall H 5 1/8 in x W 20 in x D 21 3/8 in (13 cm x 50.8 cm x 54.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionWooden desk lectern covered in brown felt, with an open compartment along back holding 2 microphones, speaker cord runs from microphones on the underneath side of the lectern. Book rest at top.
Historical NotePresident Kennedy used this desk lectern to address the nation from the Oval Office during his televised speeches.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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