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John F. Kennedy commemorative dinner program from a tribute dinner held in his honor by Adlai E. Stevenson, featuring a May 29, 1964 First Day of Issue cancellation of the 5-cent John F. Kennedy Memorial postage stamp. The elegant program announces “A Dinner in honor of The Honorable John Fitzgerald Kennedy given by The Honorable Adlai Ewing Stevenson” at the Hotel Waldorf-Astoria, New York City, and bears the official First Day of Issue cancellation from Boston, Massachusetts, along with the affixed Kennedy memorial stamp.

Issued in the months following President Kennedy’s assassination, the program reflects the nation’s continued mourning and remembrance of the late President. The First Day of Issue ceremony for the Kennedy memorial stamp, held on May 29, 1964—President Kennedy’s birthday—was one of the largest philatelic events in American history, with millions of stamps purchased as a lasting tribute to the fallen President.

The reverse cover features an illustrated and excerpted version of Kennedy’s remarks on political contributions, accompanied by expressive caricatures by noted political illustrator Bill Mauldin. The combination of Kennedy’s words, Mauldin’s artwork, and the commemorative stamp creates an attractive presentation celebrating both the life and legacy of the 35th President.

Fine condition.

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

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Reference sku: 11688 1416489-1