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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
American Federation of Labor Delegate Badge
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

American Federation of Labor Delegate Badge

Artifact IDMO 78.69.4
Object Type Badge
Date 1961
Medium Enamelled and gilded metal, 10k gold pin
DimensionsOverall H 2 in (5.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionMetal delegate badge, reads: American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Organizations. Center of badge has two shaking hands one labeled AFL and the other CIO, reverse inscribed: Presented to President John F. Kennedy by Pres. Meany at the 4th Convention AFL-CIO/December 7, 1961.
Historical NotePresented to President Kennedy by President Meany of the 4th convention AFL-CIO on December 7, 1961
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1978.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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