Book, "The Shining Moments of John F. Kennedy," 1964
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1964
Subject Date
1960-1963
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Edited by Gerald Gardner, with memorial tribute by Adlai Stevenson. Published by Pocket Books of Canada in Montreal, Quebec.
Collection Title
Location
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
Length: 0.375 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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JFK Remembered: Commemoration
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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."