Details:

John F. Kennedy White House telephone attributed to August Kettean Thomas, Chief of Police of Palm Springs, California, used during President Kennedy’s 1962 visit to the city. The red, white, and blue desk phone was manufactured by Stromberg-Carlson and bears the White House medallion at the center of the rotary dial. The handset retains its original coiled cord and connector.

Accompanied by the original printed Palm Springs White House telephone directory dated December 1962, issued for President Kennedy’s stay, listing direct White House, Secret Service, military aide, and communications lines used during the visit.

Accompanied by a typed letter of attribution and provenance from Suzanne Raymond Bromberg, who states that Signal Corps personnel installed a direct White House telephone line in her office prior to President Kennedy’s visit with Frank Sinatra. According to the letter, the phone was left with her following the presidential visit. The letter further references a Saturday Evening Post article noting Sinatra’s remark that only six such Kennedy telephones were believed to exist.

Fine condition.

An exceptional and visually striking Cold War–era artifact, directly tied to President Kennedy’s travels and White House communications infrastructure. A rare opportunity to acquire a presidential communications relic with provenance.

Authentication:
Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11665 1413989-1