Ball-point Pen Commemorating John F. Kennedy's Presidency, 1963
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This pen was produced in 1963, to commemorate the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963). Printed on the base of the pen is the classic line from his Inaugural Address that inspired a generation: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
This pen was produced in 1963, to commemorate the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy (1917-1963). Printed on the base of the pen is the classic line from his Inaugural Address that inspired a generation: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
Artifact
Ball-point pen
Date Made
1963
Subject Date
1961-1963
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
72.31.117
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Length: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
Inscribed on pocket holder: JFK. Printed on base: ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY / CAN DO FOR YOU; / ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO / FOR YOUR COUNTRY. / JOHN F. KENNEDY / 1917-1963.
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