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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
American Red Cross ID Bracelet for Kathleen Kennedy
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

American Red Cross ID Bracelet for Kathleen Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 75.688.2
Object Type Bracelet, Identification
Date 1939-1945
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionWorld War II American Red Cross ID bracelet with silver rectangular plate engraved: "Kathleen A. Kennedy American Red Cross" with chain link bracelet.
Historical NoteKathleen Kennedy wore this ID bracelet during her service in WWII for the American Red Cross.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was previously owned by Kathleen Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1975 by Rose Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. 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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