Book, "The Shining Moments of John F. Kennedy," 1964
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Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This publication -- "The Shining Moments: The Words and Moods of John F. Kennedy" -- included a memorial tribute by Adlai Stevenson, who had been appointed by President Kennedy to be U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This publication -- "The Shining Moments: The Words and Moods of John F. Kennedy" -- included a memorial tribute by Adlai Stevenson, who had been appointed by President Kennedy to be U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1964
Subject Date
1960-1963
Creators
Stevenson, Adlai E. (Adlai Ewing), 1900-1965
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Edited by Gerald Gardner, with memorial tribute by Adlai Stevenson. Published by Pocket Books of Canada in Montreal, Quebec.
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On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.50.20
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Martin A. Glynn.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 7 in
Thickness: .375 in
Inscriptions
Text on front cover: THE / SHINING / MOMENTS / The Words and Moods of / John F. Kennedy, With the Memorial Tribute of / ADLAI E. STEVENSON / EDITED BY GERALD GARDNER
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