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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
First Day Cover: John F. Kennedy Inauguration Envelope
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

First Day Cover: John F. Kennedy Inauguration Envelope

Artifact IDMO 74.301
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date January 20, 1961
Place MadeWashington, D.C., United States, North America
Medium Paper, Ink
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm)
Physical Description"Inauguration" envelope of John F. Kennedy: John F. Kennedy Jan. 20, 1961 Washington; JFK face done in felt; description of envelope possibly autographed by JFK.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum in 1974. Previous custodial history is unknown.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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