December 2013 Auction Ends Tuesday, December 17th, 5pm Pacific
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Complete press package for the JFK Welcome Dinner slated for the evening of 22 November 1963 in Austin, Texas. Each 1-2pp. typed press release in the kit supplies the media with news pertaining to Kennedy's visit and promotes the sale of tickets to the dinner. One release serves as a who's-who of the guest list, and others cover such specifics as the menu and dress code. The President's motorcade line-up is furnished as well. A total of 16 original sheets are housed within a white pocket folder printed starkly in black, "Texas Welcome Dinner / Press Kit", with an E. Pluribus Unum seal printed at the top. Press releases all measure either 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14". Toning and creasing to some releases, else near fine. Folder measures 9" x 14". Scattered bits of light toning or staining, with rust to staples on the pockets, else near fine. Also included is an illustrated map of the motorcade route on a 5.25" x 8.5" slip of newsprint in very good condition.
Complete Press Package for the JFK Texas Welcome Dinner -- Planned for the Night of his Assassination
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