Life Preserver from U.S.S. Everett F. Larson
Artifact IDMO 63.1573
Object Type
Preserver, Life
Date
1945-1963
Medium
synthetic foam
DimensionsOverall Diam 16 in (40.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionWhite life preserver with black block lettering from U.S.S. Everett F. Larson DD830/DDR830.
Historical NoteThe USS Everett F. Larson was built in the final year of World War II in Bath, Maine. It was commissioned in April of 1945 and almost immediately sent to the Pacific Ocean for the remainder of the war with Japan. The ship later fought in the Vietnam War. The ship was later decommissioned in October of 1972 and was then loaned to South Korea. South Korea eventually bought the ship, renaming it JEONG BUK and used it until 2000.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or 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)
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