John F. Kennedy

Bidsquare features one of the largest collections of John F. Kennedy memorabilia that spans the life of the 35th President of the United States from his childhood to his years in office. A legendary American politician, John F. Kennedy is one of the most recognizable figures of the twentieth century. Originally from Brookline, Massachusetts, Kennedy achieved numerous achievements during his brief lifetime. A man of incredible drive, humor, and appeal, Kennedy left a lasting impression on his short-lived era with his unique style. Intriguing rumors surrounding his life and death as well as the storied legacy of his political career make his memorabilia highly sought after by collectors.

The Bidsquare collection includes personal belongings of JFK, along with world leaders' gifts, artwork, furniture, clothing, and memorabilia, along with handmade collectibles made by private citizens to show admiration and support. Among the items available are medals, programs, books, invitations, souvenirs, postcards, and buttons related to the Kennedy presidency. The collection also includes Kennedy's handwritten draft of his presidential announcement in 1960, watercolors, neckties, golf balls, back braces, unpublished family photographs and negatives as well as Halloween masks belonging to the Kennedy family.

An important component of JFK collectibles has been Kennedy coins. Among these are his 1961 silver inauguration medals, as well as his 1960 campaign pennies. Additionally, the Kennedy 50-cent coins, which replaced the Franklin half dollar on December 10, 1963, continue to be in circulation to this day.  Although Kennedy had some letters written by hand in his youth, he tended to have them typed later. Over the years, President Kennedy's signature evolved into several variants. There are numerous examples of Kennedy's signatures at the congressional, senatorial, as well as presidential levels. His voice is discernible in his letters or dictated notes. The Bidsquare memorabilia collection represents a significant and historically significant set of JFK autographed letters along with other related items.

The Kennedy campaign buttons also make for interesting collectibles. The featured JFK buttons include a wide range of slogans, from the mundane to the satirical. A real highlight is a collection of buttons, including an inauguration Kennedy/Johnson button, metal jeweled pins, reflector buttons, and more. Among other highlights are a set of JFK campaign buttons featuring portraits, metal pins, buttons, and a group of JFK Senator Presidential Buttons, Stickers, and Ephemera. 

The auction also showcases an array of sculptures and carvings created by Edris Eckhardt, a Kennedy patron. In addition, there are also pieces in the collection documenting national grief and the nation's reaction to the assassination of President Kennedy. Other lots of interest include signed letters, artworks, and other memorabilia items of John F. Kennedy Jr, son of John F. Kennedy.

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