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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; photography credit: Joel Benjamin.…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; photography credit: Joel Benjamin.
Diplomatic License Plate
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; photography credit: Joel Benjamin.

Diplomatic License Plate

Artifact IDMO 2007.13.26
Object Type Plate, License
Date c. 1938-1940
Place MadeEngland, Great Britain
Medium painted aluminum
DimensionsOverall H 7 in x W 12 in x D (17.8 cm x 30.5 cm x 0 cm )
Physical DescriptionOval shaped, automobile license plate, painted yellow with black letters "G B" (Great Britain). Between the "G" and "B" is a small "AA" under wings, the symbol for the Automobile Association. There are two holes at the top and bottom for bolts, and the back is painted black.
Historical NoteThis diplomatic license plate belonged to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and was used while he was Ambassador to Great Britain from 1939 to 1940.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem belonged to Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum as part of the Joseph P. Kennedy papers
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; From the Papers of Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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