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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Pin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Kathleen Kennedy's American Red Cross Pin

Artifact IDMO 75.688.5
Object Type Pin
Date 1939-1945
Medium Metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionRound pin with raised enamel red cross on a white background with "Overseas" written in gold lettering on red underneath it. "ARC" in gold below. Pin back.
Historical NoteThis pin was worn by Kathleen Kennedy on her American Red Cross uniform during her service in WWII.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by the Kennedy Family and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1975.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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