U.S.S. Kitty Hawk Plaque
Artifact IDMO 63.1831
Object Type
Plaque
Date
1963
Date Presented6/6/63
Medium
wood; metal
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/4 in x W 10 1/4 in (31.1 cm x 26 cm)
Physical DescriptionShield shaped wood plaque with metal emblem of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) in center. Emblem shows the site of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina with a depiction of the Wright brothers airplane in center. Brass plate affixed to shield below emblem is engraved 'Presented to President John F. Kennedy 6 June 1963'.
Historical NoteOn June 6, 1963, President John F. Kennedy visited the USS Kitty Hawk, which was at sea off the California coast after inspecting a new computer system aboard the carrier Oriskany during a comprehensive demonstration of weapons and tactics by ships and aircraft of Task Force 10 of the Pacific Fleet. He viewed a First Fleet weapons demonstration and delivered remarks to the officers and men of the task force, highlighting the importance of naval power. This plaque was presented to President Kennedy aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Kitty Hawk.
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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