President Kennedy's dipping pen used to sign the bill establishing the Peace Corps. Executive Order 10924 was signed on March 1, 1961, directing the State Department to establish a temporary Peace Corps. Later that year on September 22, 1961, the Peace Corps Act was enacted. The official 'bill signer' Esterbrook pen measures 6.25″ long and features a black plastic grip with a Lucite handle imprinted with "The President—The White House." The steel nib bears signs of use. Cloth shadowboxed and framed with two photos of Kennedy, including one of him at his desk, to an overall size of 15.5 x 13. In fine condition.
