Kennedy PT-109 Tie Clasp, 1960
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Artifact Overview
This tie clasp - originally distributed in support of John F. Kennedy's 1960 presidential campaign - was gifted to United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies. Agent Gies served five presidents, from 1941 until 1967. During Kennedy's presidency, he was responsible for White House vehicles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tie clasp
Date Made
1960
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.241.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edward L. Gies in Memory of Morgan L. Gies.
Material
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 0.375 in
Width: 1.75 in
Length: 0.625 in
Inscriptions
Obverse:
KENNEDY
Stamped into back:
JOLLE
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