Chrome 2.25 x 1.5'' Zippo lighter believed to be used by Kennedy while in office. Featuring the U.S.S. Joseph P. Kennedy, JR., this lighter depicts the Destroyer outlined in black as it moves through blue waves with red lettering underneath reading: "U.S.S. Joseph P. Kennedy, JR. DD 850."

This item come directly from the Hirschy family. Lieutenant Hirschy was Supply and Logistics Officer for the Military Aides to the President and Officer-in-Charge of the Navy Mess in the White House during both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. His duties also included taking care of the President’s needs on overseas trips, aboard the presidential yachts and at Camp David. Lt. Hirschy served in the White House from May 1, 1961 through May 31, 1965.