Vintage John F. Kennedy Commemorative Wooden Plaque

This is a rectangular commemorative wall plaque made of solid wood with a medium-tone finish, featuring a vertical grain. The center of the plaque displays a black silkscreened or wood-burned portrait of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in a suit and tie. Below the portrait, the text reads 'PRESIDENT John Fitzgerald Kennedy' followed by the iconic quote 'ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR YOUR-ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY.' At the very bottom, there is a small location mark reading 'SEATTLE, WN.' The plaque shows several signs of age and wear, including prominent white scratch marks along the top edge, scattered surface scuffs, and a light accumulation of dust and debris throughout the finish. The edges show minor rounding and finish loss. This item likely dates to the mid-1960s, created as a memorial piece following Kennedy's assassination in 1963. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced mid-century souvenirs, utilizing a simple screen-printing process on a thick wooden block, likely intended for home or office display. While not a high-end art piece, it serves as a representative example of 1960s American political memorabilia and regional souvenir production from the Pacific Northwest.