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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
JFK First Day Cover
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

JFK First Day Cover

Artifact ID1970.35.200
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date 1964
Date DescribedAugust 1, 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 8 in (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionJFK Memorial Stamp Souvenir Sheet and First Day Cancellation. The cachet on the sheet is a photo of JFK and LBJ. Stamp adhered at bottom center: 5c JFK Memorial stamp and 5c Register to Vote stamp. Postmarked at: Washington DC - Aug 1, 1964.
Historical NoteThis first day cover stamp memorializes the death of John F. Kennedy. It was postmarked on August 1, 1964.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • August 1, 1964
Not on view
Place of Credit
Washington
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