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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Key to Atlantic City, NJ
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Key to Atlantic City, NJ

Artifact IDMO 63.400
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Date 1962
Date Presented5/8/62
Place of GiftAtlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Medium metal
Dimensionsoverall: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold colored metal key with "Atlantic City" inscribed along both sides of shaft. At lower edge of the key are the letters AC.
Historical NoteOn May 8, 1962 President Kennedy spoke at the Convention Hallin Atlantic City, New Jersey to the United Auto Workers. He was presented this key to the city by the Mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Joseph Altman.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was presented to President John F. Kennedy in 1962 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; Gift of Joseph Altman, Mayor of Atlantic City, NJ
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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Related Links
You tube video of President John F. Kennedy's Address at the Convention of the United Auto Workers: