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John F. Kennedy signed business card as US Senator / Opinions on authenticity?

Hello to everyone! I'm Kallia and I'm the most recent member of Autograph Live. I'm very glad to be here, and I hope you can help me with my collection and authentication.

Last October I purchased a copy of "The Strategy of Peace" by John F. Kennedy, which was first published in 1960 during his run for the Presidency. Taped inside the book was a business card of President Kennedy as Senator of Massachusetts, signed by him as 'Jack Kennedy'. I checked out for similar examples, and it seems like JFK commonly used to give out signed cards during his run for the White House, especially in 1960, after the book was published. And he usually signed as 'Jack Kennedy' too. But I would like to have the opinion of an expert on the signature. I am a big Kennedy fan for years and I like collecting memorabilia, and if this autograph is authentic, it would surely be my most prized possession.

I hope someone of you can help me figure out if this signature is authentic or an autopen, preprinted, etc. I would be grateful for any information. Thank you in advance.

Best wishes, Kallia

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Permalink Reply by Allen on March 23, 2020 at 7:26pm

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Permalink Reply by James Willey on September 23, 2024 at 12:28am

Hi Kallia! That’s such an exciting find, especially for a Kennedy fan! Authenticating JFK’s signature can be tricky since he often used autopen or secretarial signatures. However, since the card is signed "Jack Kennedy," that does align with how he often signed during his 1960 campaign. Building strong relationships with experts, like those in autograph communities, can help with verification. I recently came across a great article on fostering connections in brand advocacy on Personal Branding Blog that might be helpful in building those trusted connections. Best of luck with your collection—it sounds like a real treasure