AMBASSADOR HOTEL "EMBASSY ROOM/PRESS" BADGE FROM RFK'S CALIFORNIA VICTORY CELEBRATION.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Winning Bid:
$428.34
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 13, 2018 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
2" square plastic badge w/incised black lettering and reverse bar pin. A couple light hairline scratches on black plastic reverse. Front is NM, displaying Mint. A little background: On the evening of June 4, 1968, Robert Kennedy awaited election results of the California Democratic Primary in the Royal Suite Of L.A.'s Ambassador Hotel. Downstairs in the Embassy Room, the site of his upcoming ballroom victory speech, the crowd and press began to grow. Jimmy Breslin of the New York Post arrived around 7pm. James Lowe, Chairman Of The Young Professionals For Kennedy, was helping Pierre Salinger and Frank Mankiewicz, RFK's Press Secretary, vet the newspapermen's credentials from an anchor desk set up in the foyer behind the Embassy Room. From this location, these "Embassy Room/Press" badges were distributed. These extremely rare badges were the last badges ever produced for use at a Robert F. Kennedy campaign event. Jerry Bruno Collection. Comes With Hake's COA.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)
Review your bid and press the Confirm Your Bid button below. Important: By confirming your bid, you are agreeing to purchase the item listed below if you are the winning bidder.
You haven't placed any bids.
