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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Key to the City of Newark, NJ
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Key to the City of Newark, NJ

Artifact IDMO 85.7
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date November 6, 1960
Place of GiftNewark, New Jersey, United States
Medium Brass
DimensionsOverall W 5 3/4 in (14.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionKey to city of Newark, NJ with seal of the city of Newark on top and "City on the Move/Newark, N.J." in letters along shaft.
Historical NoteThis commemorative Key to the City was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy by the Mayor of Newark New Jersey, Hugh J. Addonizio, at the Mosque Theater in Newark on November 6, 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 held by David Powers Special Assistant to the President and held by the General Service Administration until it 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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