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

Key to the City of San Remo, Italy

Artifact IDMO 63.407
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Place MadeSan Remo, Italy
Medium 18K gold
Dimensionsoverall: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold key to the city of San Remo, Italy with "San Remo" embossed on shaft on one side and Italy on the other. The handle of the key is shaped like a frigate.
Historical NoteThis commemorative key to the city was a gift to President John F. Kennedy from Franco Fusaro, the mayor of San Remo, Liguria, Italy
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the mayor of San Remo, Italy to the President Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President between 1961-1963 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 SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction Noteno known copyright or use restrictions
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