8 PT-109 Pins
Artifact IDMO 2009.3.61.1-.8
Object Type
Button, Campaign
Date
1960
Medium
gold-plated metal
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/4 in x W 1/2 in (4.4 cm x 1.3 cm )
Physical Description8 gold plated metal PT 109 pins in the shape of a PT boat. the pins and clips were used as a hand out during John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign. Pin designed because of President Kennedy's experience on PT-109 boat in World War II.
Historical NoteThese PT boat pins were used as a hand out during John F. Kennedy's 1960 Presidential campaign. The pin was replicated from a pin that John F. Kennedy received during his experience as a PT-109 boat captain in World War II.
Additional DetailsCredit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusCopyright- non NARASubjects
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