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Inaugural Committee Chairman Badge
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Inaugural Committee Chairman Badge
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Inaugural Committee Chairman Badge

Artifact IDMO 2003.28
Object Type Badge, Political
Date 1961
Maker (Founded 1895)
Place MadeRochester, New York, United States, North America
Medium Metal, ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 6 5/8 in x W 1 1/2 in (16.8 cm x 3.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionInaugural Committee chairman badge, metal eagle at top with "Inaugural Committee" and name plate attached "Committee Chairman", on red, white and blue ribbon with gold lettering reads "1789-1961 / 44th / Inaugural / John F. / Kennedy / Lyndon B. / Johnson / January 20th / 1961" with medallion attached featuring image of Capitol Dome, eagle and "Kennedy Johnson" around border reads "Inauguration of President and Vice President".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis badge was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the National Archives Records Administration from the U.S. Inaugural Committee records.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Inaugural 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 Status(not assigned)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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