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

Key to the City of Bethlehem, Jordan

Artifact IDMO 63.405
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date 1960-1963
Gifter
(not assigned)Bethlehem, Jordan
Medium Sterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionSilver key with Bethlehem, Jordan along shaft and star of David at the top.
Historical NoteThis Key to the City was presented to President John F. Kennedy by the Mayor of Bethlehem, Jordan Ayoub Mussaliam
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was presented to President Kennedy in 1961 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 NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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