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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Inaugural Ball Pendant
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Inaugural Ball Pendant

Artifact IDMO 2003.29.2
Object Type Pendant
Date 1961
Manufacturer
Place MadeAttleboro, Massachusetts, United States, North America
Medium Metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionRound, gold colored metal pendant with embossed overlapped profiles of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson facing proper left on obverse, reads "Kennedy / Inaugural Ball / January 20, 1961 / Johnson" on reverse. The charm was presented to guests at Inaugural Ball and designed for women to wear on charm bracelets.
Historical NoteThe Inaugural Ball Committee presented to guests at the ball, gold and silver charms. Gold were presented to women, as bracelet charms, and silver to men, as key chain charms. A special Inaugural Ball medal was presented to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson as a token of appreciation.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteNARA U.S. Inaugural Committee Records, Box 22, Folder Title: Ball Committee, Floor Plans, Sample Tickets, Favors and Passes
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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse 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 your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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