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Photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy and President Truman and Signed Letter
Photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy and President Truman and Signed Letter

Photograph of Senator John F. Kennedy and President Truman and Signed Letter

Artifact IDMO 63.5985
Object Type Photograph
Date January 20, 1954
Medium Photograph, paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/4 in x W 19 1/4 in (36.2 cm x 48.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Senator Kennedy and President Harry Truman shaking hands, matted with a letter to John F. Kennedy from President Truman. The letter reads: "Dear John, I appreciated your letter of the thirteenth regarding a photograph for Richard S. Crawley. I'll try and get one off to him promptly. I hope everything is going well with you and that it will continue to go that way. Harry Truman" There is a handwritten note to the left of Harry Truman's signature: "What a budget message."
Historical NoteHung on wall in John F. Kennedy's Senate office.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It 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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677340)
Use Restriction StatusUnknownUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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