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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 Wilkes-Barre, PA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Key to the City of Wilkes-Barre, PA

Artifact IDMO 63.420
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date October 28, 1960
Date Presented10-28-60
Place of GiftWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Medium Brass
DimensionsOverall L 6 in (15.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionBrass key to city of Wilkes-Barre, PA with "Wilkes-Barre, Penna." embossed along shaft and Key to the City at the top of the key.
Historical NoteThis commemortive key was presented to Senator John F. Kennedy during a campaign speech on October 28, 1960 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as part of a campaign stop for the United States 1960 presidential election.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was presented 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Not on view
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REMARKS OF SENATOR JOHN F. KENNEDY AT WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA, OCTOBER 28, 1960: