Flag of the Republic of Colombia
Artifact IDMO 63.4689.1
Object Type
Flag
Date
1958-1962
Date PresentedDecember 17, 1961
Place MadeColumbia, South America
Medium
Silk, satin, grosgrain ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 23 in x W 38 in (58.4 cm x 96.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionNational Flag of Republic of Colombia made out of silk. Design (from top) of a band of yellow, blue, and red. Attached to center of yellow band is a red, blue, and yellow bow.
Historical NoteThis is one of two flags presented to President Kennedy during his state visit to Columbia on December 17, 1961 by President Lleras Camargo.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Alberto Lleras Camargo, President of Colombia. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
