Desirable silver-tone mirror-finish Zippo lighter issued to commemorate President John F. Kennedy's trip to Europe in June 1963, engraved on one side with the presidential seal, and on the other with black text: "European Trip of President Kennedy, June 1963." Complete with its original hinged Zippo case. In fine condition, with a few subtle scratches. Kennedy made the eighth international trip of his presidency from June 23-July 2, 1963, visiting Germany, Ireland, and England. It was during his visit to West Berlin on June 26th that he gave his famous 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech, advocating for representative democracy and capitalism as a replacement for communist regimes around the world. Provenance: from the estate of General Chester V. Clifton, military aide to JFK.
