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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Key to the City of Miami, FL
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Key to the City of Miami, FL

Artifact IDMO 85.6
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date October 18, 1960
(not assigned)Miami, Florida, United States
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall: 6 x 2 in. (15.2 x 5.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold colored metal Key with "City of Miami" along shaft and a large "M" at the lower edge. On reverse is "In Token of Esteem"
Historical NoteThis commemorative key to the city was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy by the mayor of Miami, Robert King High, on October 18, 1960 during JFK's campaign stop for the United States presidential election.
Additional Details
Custodial History Noteitem was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy in 1960, it was retained by David Powers, special assistant to the President and received by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1985.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial 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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