American Flag
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.21
Object Type
Flag
Date
ca. 1963
Medium
nylon
DimensionsOverall H 60 in x W 114 in (152.4 cm x 289.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionAmerican flag folded 13 times into traditional triangular shape.
Historical NoteThis flag was flown over the White House from sunrise Nov. 11, 1963 to sunset Nov. 25, 1963. It was lowered to half-staff on Nov. 22, 1963, the day of President John F. Kennedy's assassination and removed at the end of the day of Kennedy's funeral and burial.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was received through the Executive Office of the President after the death of President Kennedy and presented to Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy then given to the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation donated it to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2009.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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