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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 of Issue: Battles of Concord & Lexington
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

First day of Issue: Battles of Concord & Lexington

Artifact IDMO 75.493
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date April 19, 1975
Place MadeLexington, Massachusetts, 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 DescriptionFirst day of issue postmarked Lexington MA April 19 1975: Battles of Concord & Lexington Bicentennial. Envelope depicts soldier holding riffel standing near bridge.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by a private citizen in 1975.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Henry Hamelly
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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