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The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Boston, MA.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Boston, MA.
Democratic National Convention Honored Guest Badge
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, Boston, MA.

Democratic National Convention Honored Guest Badge

Artifact IDMO 2007.3.4
Object Type Badge, Campaign
Maker (Founded 1895)
Place MadeRochester, New York, United States, North America
Medium metal, textile
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/4 in x W 1 5/8 in (10.8 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionMetal badge suspended from a red, white and blue ribbon, with embossed inscription "Democratic National Convention/ 1960 Los Angeles" with a white enamel star over the Capitol dome. At the top of the ribbon is a metal pin embossed with the scales of justice, crossed US flags, and "Honored Guest" in blue enamel.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2007 by a private citizen.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of SaraKay Smullens
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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