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USS Thomas A. Edison (SSBN610) Plaque
Artifact IDMO 63.2205
Object Type
Plaque
Date
1962
Date Presented6/14/62
Medium
bronze on wood
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 9 in. (20.3 x 22.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionShield shaped wooden plaque with bronze shield shaped plate with relief of the USS Thomas A. Edison submarine and nuclear warhead Polaris missile. Plaque is engraved with submarine's motto "Potentia Tenebras Repellendi" (Power to Repel the Darkness)
Historical NoteThe USS Thomas A. Edison was the 11th a nuclear submarine launched on June 15, 1961 by General Dynamics Electric Boat Division, and the 4th such vessel to launch Polaris missiles. This plaque was presented to President Kennedy by the crew during his visit to the USS Thomas A. Edison on June 14, 1962.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item was presented to President Kennedy in 1962. It was held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library andMuseum 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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