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Vehicle Identification Card
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Vehicle Identification Card
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Vehicle Identification Card

Artifact IDMO 63.2650.3
Object Type Label, Identification
Date 1960
Medium paper
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 5 in (20.3 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical Description"Press" vehicle identification card #662 for 1960 Democratic National Convention
Historical NoteThe 1960 Democratic National Convention was held in Los Angeles, California, on July 11–15, 1960. It nominated Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts for president and Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas for vice president. Passes such as this were placed in the windows of automobiles to allow access to cars belonging to the Press.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteReceived via mail
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 SeriesPolitical Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 1677287)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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