Historical artifacts Texas Welcome Dinner

This unique lot features historical memorabilia from President John F. Kennedy’s final Texas visit, combining materials from the Texas Welcome Dinner scheduled for November 22, 1963, and JFK’s remarks at the Aero-Space Medical Health Center dedication at Brooks Air Force Base on November 21, 1963. Part 1: Texas Welcome Dinner Package An original package prepared by the State Democratic Executive Committee of Texas, created for attendees of the Texas Welcome Dinner in Austin, which was canceled due to JFK's tragic assassination. The commemorative package includes: Souvenir Program: A single-page program with printed signatures of President Kennedy, Vice President Lyndon Johnson, and Texas Governor John Connally, detailing the planned sequence of events for the evening. Speech Texts: Two four-page copies of the speech JFK intended to deliver that night, preserved in excellent condition. Memorial Album “His Last 24 Hours”: A vinyl record and album cover containing recordings of JFK’s Texas speeches and inaugural address, produced by the State Committee for those who would have attended the event. Acknowledgment Card: A note expressing “grateful acknowledgment” of contributions to the Democratic Party, presented in memory of JFK. Original Black Box: The set is housed in its original black box marked "Fragile – Handle With Care," symbolizing the weight of this historic moment. Part 2: Remarks at Brooks AFB for the Press An original White House Press Office copy of JFK’s speech at the Brooks AFB dedication ceremony. Delivered on November 21, 1963, it discusses the "New Frontier" of space and medical research, capturing JFK’s vision for national progress and innovation just one day before his death. Historical Significance and Condition This collection captures JFK’s final hours and aspirations for America. Items are in excellent vintage condition, offering collectors and historians a rare, authentic glimpse into this poignant moment in history.