"Cead Mile Failte" (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes) Parade Banner
Artifact IDMO 63.655
Object Type
Banner
Date
1963
Place MadeIreland, Europe
Medium
Linen, ink
DimensionsOverall H 45 in x W 35 1/2 in (114.3 cm x 90.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionRectangular piece of white silk cloth screen-printed with a black and white image of the head of John F. Kennedy flanked by the Irish and United States flags at center. The Gaelic welcome "Cead Mile Failte" in green script arcs across the top edge, which translates to A Hundred Thousand Welcomes.
Historical NoteThis parade banner wecomed President Kennedy to Ireland during his state visit in June of 1963.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was collected by the officials of the Kennedy Administration in Ireland during President Kennedy's state visit in 1963 and held by the General Service Administration until 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
On view
Related Links
Archives folder of President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland: "Archives folder President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland"
