Record Album, "John Fitzgerald Kennedy. A Memorial Album," circa 1963
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Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced books, magazines, and other products following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This memorial record album was produced by radio station WMCA in New York City and was based upon a live program broadcast from this station on November 22, 1963. It included highlights of Kennedy's most famous speeches.
Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced books, magazines, and other products following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This memorial record album was produced by radio station WMCA in New York City and was based upon a live program broadcast from this station on November 22, 1963. It included highlights of Kennedy's most famous speeches.
Artifact
Phonograph record
Date Made
circa 1963
Subject Date
1961-1963
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.77.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.
Material
Cardboard
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue
Dimensions
Diameter: 11.875 in (phonograph record)
Height: 12.5 in (cardboard record sleeve)
Width: 12.25 in (cardboard record sleeve)
Inscriptions
Record cover: JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY / A MEMORIAL ALBUM ... Phonograph record: JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY / A MEMORIAL ALBUM ...
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