"ICH BIN EIN BERLINER" JOHN F. KENNEDY GERMAN SPEECH BUTTON.
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Winning Bid:
$142.78 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
2
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 11, 2020 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #229 Part I
Value Code:
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Item Description
3.5". During a major speech in West Berlin on June 26, 1963 while speaking figuratively JFK stated "Ich Bin Ein Berliner" attempting to say "I Am A Citizen Of Berlin" some translated it to "I Am A Jelly Doughnut". Cartoonists had a field day w/the gaffe which has been debated ever since. Cello separation along collet between 4 and 11 o'clock with air marks on surface in same area. These buttons were produced very cheaply and almost all display similar defects. VG. A classic and historical Kennedy item.
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