1961 JFK Kennedy Inaugural Program w/ Envelope + Parade Order of March Original For Sale

1961 JFK Kennedy Inaugural Program w/ Envelope + Parade Order of March Original

Original Official Inaugural Program for the Kennedy–Johnson inauguration, January 20, 1961, with its original “Official Program” mailing envelope, plus a separate original Inaugural Parade Order of March sheet.

Lot includes:

• Official Inaugural Program, softcover, with an eagle and flag cover and the Presidential Seal on the back. Published by Merkle Press, Washington, D.C., original price $1.00. Inside are portraits and biographies of JFK, LBJ with facsimile signature, and Mrs. John F. Kennedy; an essay by Carl Sandburg; and portraits of past presidents.

• Original mailing envelope marked “Special De Luxe Edition,” with the De Luxe Edition order form printed on the back.

• Loose De Luxe Edition order card, originally inserted in the program.

• Inaugural Parade Order of March, a large folded double-sided sheet distributed free by the Inaugural Committee. It lists every unit in the parade: JFK and Jackie, LBJ, former President Truman, military academies, state governors and bands, plus Cold War-era missiles and aircraft.

Condition: Good vintage condition. The program cover is bright and clean, and the interior pages show even toning. The envelope has toning, creases, edge wear, and a pencil notation on the back. The parade sheet has fold lines and toning consistent with age. Please see all photos.

A great set for JFK collectors, presidential and political memorabilia collectors, and 1960s history fans.