Souvenir Book, "John F. Kennedy from Childhood to Martyrdom," 1963

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Artifact Overview

Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative books and magazines following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This retrospective of Kennedy's life, "From Childhood to Martyrdom," was published before the end of that year.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1963

Subject Date

1917-1963

Creator Notes

Photographs by United Press International and Chase Studios, Ltd. Published by Tatler Publishing Company, Washington, D.C.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2013.76.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Donna R. Braden.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in