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POW/MIA Bracelet
POW/MIA Bracelet
POW/MIA Bracelet

POW/MIA Bracelet

Artifact ID1988.377.35
Object Type Bracelet, Commemorative
Date ca. 1970
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionOpen-ended silver bracelet engraved with POW's name, rank and serial number.
Historical NotePopularized in the 1970s, bracelets like this one bear the name of a service member who was a Prisoner of War or Missing in Action. The bracelets were meant to be worn until the soldier returned home or his remains were identified. Americans sent these bracelets to President Ford following his decision to grant clemency to draft evaders. Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
Credit LineDonor unknown
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPublic Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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