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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Life Preserver from the U.S.S. James E. Kyes
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Life Preserver from the U.S.S. James E. Kyes

Artifact IDMO 63.1575
Object Type Preserver, Life
Date 1944-1963
Medium synthetic foam, paint, plastic
DimensionsOverall Diam 19 in (48.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionLife preserver from DD 787 U.S.S. James E. Kyes. Preserver is white with black plastic lettering.
Historical NoteThe USS James E. Kyes was launched on August 4, 1944 and commissioned on February 8, 1946. The Kyes received six battle stars for service in the Korean War. The ship is named after Commander James E. Kyes who died in World War II on December 23, 1943.
Additional Details
Custodial 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.
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