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PT Boat Tie Clip
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

PT Boat Tie Clip

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02012011-45-1
Object Type Clip, Tie
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 5/8 in (1 cm x 4.4 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold metal tie clip in the shape of a US Navy PT boat with the inscription "KENNEDY" along the side.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse: KENNEDY; Inscribed on reverse: JOLLE
Historical NoteTie clips like this one gifted to President Obama were handed out during John F. Kennedy's campaign and presidency. The boat is the PT-109, which President Kennedy commanded during his naval service.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Additional information about President Kennedy’s naval service and the PT boat he commanded was published by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library: "John F. Kennedy and PT-109"  
Identical tie clips can be found in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library collection: "52 PT-109 Tie Clips"
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