President John F. Kennedy Visiting Offutt Air Force Base, December 7, 1962
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Artifact Overview
It wasn't possible to transport the presidential limousine everywhere the president traveled. During this visit to Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska, President John F. Kennedy used a 1963 Lincoln Continental convertible most likely loaned by a local dealership. During his visit, Kennedy praised the Strategic Air Command, headquartered at Offutt, for its service during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
07 December 1962
Creators
Creator Notes
Possibly photographed by the U.S. Air Force.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.14245
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
Inscriptions
Stamped on back: U. S. AIR FORCE PHOTO / released by / HQ. STRATEGIC AIR COMMAND / Photo No. ______
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