POW/MIA Bracelet for LT Daniel Vernor Borah Jr.
Artifact ID1984.91565.01
Object Type
Bracelet
Gifter
Mike Bauman
Maker
Voices in Vital America (VIVA)
(California-based student group)
Date
mid 20th-late 20th Century
Medium
Metal
Dimensions2 3/16 × 2 5/8 × 1/16 in. (56 × 66.8 × 1.8 mm)
Physical DescriptionA silver POW/MIA cuff bracelet, engraved "LT. DAN BORAH, JR.-9-24-72" on the front.Historical NoteOn September 24, 1972, Lt. Daniel Borah, USN ejected from his A7B Corsair II over South Vietnam. His remains were identified and returned in 1997.
Daniel Vernor Borah Jr is honored on Panel 1W, Row 75 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 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.
In Collection(s)
Exhibition HistoryRonald Reagan Presidential Library (2003-2010)
Related LinksMonday Minute: POW/MIA Bracelets
Entry at The Wall of Faces
Entry at The Wall of Faces