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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Photograph of the "Honey Fitz" Yacht
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Photograph of the "Honey Fitz" Yacht

Artifact IDMO 63.2276
Object Type Photograph
Date 1961-1963
Medium photograph
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 12 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 31.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Kennedy family aboard the yacht "Honey Fitz", the Presidential yacht used by Presidents Harry S. Truman through Richard Nixon (renamed several times). Commanded by Lt. Cmdr. Walter C. Syle of the Naval Administration since the Eisenhower administration, the Yacht was renamed the HONEY FITZ by President Kennedy after his grandfather.
Historical NoteThis photograph of the Honey Fitz on wall in JFK's Oval Office of the White House.
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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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