Striped green and brown swim trunks with buttons and a zippered fly belonging to President JFK. Recovered from the "Honey Fitz", these polyester shorts were regularly worn by the President while vacationing with his family.

John F. Kennedy's favorite sport was swimming. He was on the Harvard swim team and his swimming skills ultimately allowed him to save the lives of his crew members in WWII, and consequently be celebrated as a war hero.

These items come directly from the Hirschy family. Lieutenant Hirschy was Supply and Logistics Officer for the Military Aides to the President and Officer-in-Charge of the Navy Mess in the White House during both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. His duties also included taking care of the President’s needs on overseas trips, aboard the presidential yachts and at Camp David. Lt. Hirschy served in the White House from May 1, 1961 through May 31, 1965.