Souvenir Book, "John F. Kennedy from Childhood to Martyrdom," 1963
THF230418 / 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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photographs by United Press International and Chase Studios, Ltd. Published by Tatler Publishing Company, Washington, D.C.
Collection Title
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
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