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Photograph of John F. Kennedy Receiving Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Photograph of John F. Kennedy Receiving Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Photograph of John F. Kennedy Receiving Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree

Artifact IDMO 63.3294
Object Type Photograph
Date 1963
Medium photograph
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. (28.6 x 31.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionColor photograph of John F. Kennedy receiving his honorary Doctor of Laws from the National University of Ireland, Dublin. The President is wearing the academic graduation costume of the National University of Ireland. President Kennedy is seated in a chair wearing an academic robe
Historical NoteThis photograph was taken during President Kennedy's State Visit to Ireland in June of 1963 while he was receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the National University of Ireland
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePhotograph was taken during President Kennedy's trip to Ireland June 1963. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction Noteno copyright restrictions, use restriction- this photograph is in public domain, no entitiy may reproduce this image and then charge a fee for image.
On view
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