Striking cobalt blue dinner plate from John F. Kennedy's last official dinner, the Inter American Press Association dinner held on 18 November 1963, just days before the President left for Texas. China plate features a gilt rim and gilt presidential seal at center, encircled by 14 coats of arms, each representing a member state of the IAPA. Plate underside is stamped ''Syracuse / China / 93-F U.S.A.'' Plate measures 10.375''. Near fine condition.