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Photograph of Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Photograph of Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Photograph of Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

Artifact IDMO 63.5808.1
Object Type Photograph
Date April 14, 1962
Date Presented4/14/1962
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 the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi dressed in full dress uniform. The photograph is inscribed by the Shah "To President John F. Kennedy with the expression of my thanks and deep admiration" on the upper left corner. The photograph is in a silver frame with a gold Persian crown insignia in relief on upper edge.
Historical NoteThis photograph was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Shah Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran (1941-1979) during his state visit to the White House on April 14, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran. 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 StatusUnrestricted
In Collection(s)
Not on view