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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
POW Bracelet, SP 4 Manuel Moreida
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

POW Bracelet, SP 4 Manuel Moreida

Artifact ID1987.07356.02
Object Type Bracelet
Gifter
Maker (California-based student group)
Date 1967
Medium Metal
Dimensions2 3/16 × 2 11/16 × 3 3/4 in. (55.3 × 67.5 × 96 mm)
Physical DescriptionA silver POW/MIA cuff bracelet, engraved "SP 4 MANUEL MOREIDA 12-2-67" on the front.
Historical NotePOW Bracelet, SP4 Manuel Moreida. Moreida was killed when the army helicopter he was traveling in crashed after leaving Phu Hiep airfield. His remains were identified and buried in 2002.
Manuel Jesus Moreida is honored on Panel 31E, Row 26 of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Person Depicted SSG Manuel Jesus Moreida (Staff Sergeant, United States Army, KIA in Vietnam)
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryRonald Reagan Presidential Library (2003-2010)
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