Philip Charles Craig POW/MIA Bracelet

Object NameBracelet Pamphlet

Historic Owner Ellen Parker

Association Philip C. Craig

Association USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)

Date1970–76

PeriodCold War

Mediumpaper, metal, stainless steel, enamel

ClassificationsPersonal Artifacts

Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Ellen Wahl Parker. 2017.27.01a-b

Object number2017.27.01a-b

DescriptionBracelet; Stainless steel silver POW - MIA bracelet (a) and brochure (b). The bracelet has inscribed black enameled block letters that read "L/C Philip Craig // 7-4-67" and "VIVA" inscribed on the interior.

b) Flyer – front has “The // P.O.W. – M.I.A. // Bracelet © // Over 1500 Americans are either Prisoners of War // or Missing in Action in Southeast Asia. // Aside from the inhumane treatment witnessed // by those few who have returned, the most tragic // aspect is that most of the families of these men // do not know if their sons, husbands, or fathers are // alive or dead. Hanoi won’t tell them. // This bracelet honors the man whose name is // inscribed and includes the date he was lost. It // should be worn with the vow that it will not be // removed until the day the Red Cross is allowed // into Hanoi and can assure his family of his status // and that he receives the humane treatment due // all men. // Distributed by VIVA (Voices in Vital America) a non- // profit, non-political national student organization // dedicated to the fact that progress and freedom // can only be achieved and maintained by rational // and responsible action. // VIVA ™ 10966 Le Conte Avenue // Los Angeles, Calif. 90024 // (213) 473-2901 // ©VIVA-1970” printed in blue ink. The back has “Name // Address // City State // Zip Phone // Please send _ stainless steel, or _ solid copper bracelets // To cover our costs a minimum donation of $2.50 for stainless // steel or $3.00 for *copper is requested // Make checks payable to VIVA-donations are tax // deductible // Enclosed is my donation for $_ // *For those who feel copper has a therapeutic value, // we have left it unlacquered, hence it will tarnish.” printed in blue ink.

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