President John F Kennedy Oval Office Desk Plaque History Gift Box Collection

Description: President John F Kennedy Oval Office Desk Plaque History Gift Box Collection Historic reproduction of the desk sign President John F. Kennedy kept on the Resolute Desk in the White House Oval OfficeBronze plaque on wedge-shaped solid mahogany block with the heartwarming message in raised lettering, 'O, God, Thy sea is so great and my boat is so small'President Kennedy was a Man of the Sea, and the original Breton Fisherman's Prayer plaque was a gift from Admiral Hyman RickoverDimensions: 1 ¾-inches x 5 ¼-inches x 2-inches; the original desk sign is on display in the Museum at the John F. Kennedy Library in BostonOffered in a Gift Box for keeping or giving; includes the story of the plaque plus a photocopy of the President’s 'thank you' letter to Admiral Rickover Museum-Quality Reproduction of President John F. Kennedy’s Oval Office Desk Plaque. In 1963, Admiral Rickover, who oversaw the development of the nation’s nuclear navy and was the driving force behind the construction of the first nuclear-powered submarine, gave President John F. Kennedy a plaque inscribed with the Breton Fisherman's Prayer, which states "O God, the sea is so great and my boat is so small." Rickover gave the quote to all new submarine captains entering Naval under his command. This piece communicates the vast beauty and terror of the world that humanity has to contend with, along with the importance of mindfulness and humility in our relationship with the world for all people, particularly our leaders. Kennedy treasured the plaque and kept it on his desk in the Oval Office throughout his Presidency. The original plaque is on display in the Museum at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston as part of its Oval Office exhibit. Offering an exact , cast in brass and mounted on a solid mahogany base (Includes a copy of the "thank you" letter from JFK to Rickover). Housed in a Gift Box, an unusual gift for fishermen, sailors or anyone connected to the sea. 7.0 inches x 9.6 inches x 3.0 inches. Weight: 15.2 oz type Gift Box Collection Item model number TT60-56 Style Replica of the original desk sign on display in the Museum at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston Mounting Type Tabletop Product Dimensions 5.25"L x 1.75"W Material Bronze plaque on wedge-shaped solid mahogany block Country of Origin USA Shape Oval Item Weight 15.2 ounces Theme President John F. Kennedy memento on the Resolute Desk in the White House Oval Office Recommended Uses For Product Office Included Components Gift Box brand Unbranded shipping FREE SHIPPING

Price: 199.97 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

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