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

Key to the City of Memphis, TN

Artifact IDMO 87.52
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date September 21, 1960
Place of GiftMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall L 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionKey to the City of Memphis Tennessee made from gold plated metal. This key was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 Presidential campaign
Historical NoteThis Key to the City was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy at the Riverside Drive Rally in Memphis, Tennessee on September 21, 1960 during JFK's Whistle stop campaign tour for the 1960 Presidential election.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was given to Senator John F. Kennedy in 1960 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
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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