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- Presidential Limousines at The Henry Ford - Get an overview of the presidential limousines found on exhibit in Henry Ford Museum.
- May 24, 2016
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Presidential Limousines at The Henry Ford
Get an overview of the presidential limousines found on exhibit in Henry Ford Museum.
- The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Presidential Limousines - This week’s episode of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation features presidential limousines, including the one JFK was riding in when he was shot. Explore some of our additional resources related to these historic vehicles.
- February 16, 2015
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The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation: Presidential Limousines
This week’s episode of The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation features presidential limousines, including the one JFK was riding in when he was shot. Explore some of our additional resources related to these historic vehicles.
- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., "Kennedy Courage" Campaign Button, 2024 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- 2024
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., "Kennedy Courage" Campaign Button, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the political Kennedy family (son of Robert Kennedy Sr.), announced his run for president in April 2023. Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a vaccine skeptic, ran first as a Democrat, then as an Independent before suspending his campaign in August 2024. He threw his support behind the eventual winner, Republican Donald Trump.
- Kennedy's Barb, Three-Point Variation Barbed Wire, Patented 1874 - Inventors received hundreds of patents for barbed wire during the late 1800s. Some innovators created strands of fencing with sharp metal points cut into the wire; others incorporated small wire spurs twisted and attached to the wire to create a painful barrier. Each inventor believed their variation made the best fencing to keep livestock out of crop fields or confine them to pastures.
- 1874
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Kennedy's Barb, Three-Point Variation Barbed Wire, Patented 1874
Inventors received hundreds of patents for barbed wire during the late 1800s. Some innovators created strands of fencing with sharp metal points cut into the wire; others incorporated small wire spurs twisted and attached to the wire to create a painful barrier. Each inventor believed their variation made the best fencing to keep livestock out of crop fields or confine them to pastures.
- Look Magazine for May 9, 1961, "Inside Kennedy's Election" - <em>Look</em> magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This issue featured James A. Michener's new book on the 1960 Kennedy campaign. Although the <em>Look</em> editors did not share Michener's views, they thought readers would be interested in this account by a "highly articulate Democrat."
- May 09, 1961
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Look Magazine for May 9, 1961, "Inside Kennedy's Election"
Look magazine was one of the popular documenters of American life at the time of John F. Kennedy's presidency. This issue featured James A. Michener's new book on the 1960 Kennedy campaign. Although the Look editors did not share Michener's views, they thought readers would be interested in this account by a "highly articulate Democrat."
- Ball-point Pen Commemorating John F. Kennedy's Presidency, 1963 - 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."
- 1961-1963
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Ball-point Pen Commemorating John F. Kennedy's Presidency, 1963
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."
- Flag of Ecuador Used on John F. Kennedy's Presidential Limousine, 1962 - United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967. This flag from his personal collection flew on John F. Kennedy's presidential limousine during a visit from President Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy of Ecuador in July 1962.
- July 01, 1962
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Flag of Ecuador Used on John F. Kennedy's Presidential Limousine, 1962
United States Secret Service agent Morgan L. Gies was responsible for White House vehicles from 1941 to 1967. This flag from his personal collection flew on John F. Kennedy's presidential limousine during a visit from President Carlos Julio Arosemena Monroy of Ecuador in July 1962.
- Morgan Gies: Driver to the Presidents - Learn how we acquired a small but very rich collection of presidential vehicle photographs and ceremonial flags that flew on our presidential vehicles.
- December 11, 2012
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Morgan Gies: Driver to the Presidents
Learn how we acquired a small but very rich collection of presidential vehicle photographs and ceremonial flags that flew on our presidential vehicles.
- Design Drawing for President John F. Kennedy's 1961 Lincoln Continental Limousine - This 1961 limousine -- dubbed <em>X-100</em> by United States Secret Service agents -- was designed and custom-built as a presidential parade car. An assassin shot John F. Kennedy in the Lincoln Continental in November 1963. The un-armored, open convertible had failed to protect President Kennedy and was radically modified. A revamped <em>X-100</em> remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- February 21, 1961
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Design Drawing for President John F. Kennedy's 1961 Lincoln Continental Limousine
This 1961 limousine -- dubbed X-100 by United States Secret Service agents -- was designed and custom-built as a presidential parade car. An assassin shot John F. Kennedy in the Lincoln Continental in November 1963. The un-armored, open convertible had failed to protect President Kennedy and was radically modified. A revamped X-100 remained in the White House fleet until 1977.
- Jacqueline Kennedy, circa 1962 - This copy of an autographed, informal portrait of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy belonged to Morgan L. Gies. Gies was an agent of the United States Secret Service from 1941 until 1967. He was responsible for White House vehicles during John F. Kennedy's presidency.
- circa 1962
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Jacqueline Kennedy, circa 1962
This copy of an autographed, informal portrait of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy belonged to Morgan L. Gies. Gies was an agent of the United States Secret Service from 1941 until 1967. He was responsible for White House vehicles during John F. Kennedy's presidency.