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Photograph of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of the Republic of India
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Photograph of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of the Republic of India

Artifact IDMO 63.5806
Object Type Photograph
Date May 18, 1961
Date Presented5/18/61
Gifter
Medium Silver gelatin print, silver
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 8 in (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of the Republic of India. Photograph is in a silver frame with a raised insignia of India at the top of the frame.
Historical NoteReceived on behalf of President Kennedy by Vice President Lyndon Johnson during his visit to India in May of 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of India. 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.
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