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Photograph of President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Photograph of President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Photograph of President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Artifact IDMO 63.5860
Object Type Photograph
Date March 16, 1963
Medium Photograph, silver
DimensionsOverall (easel extended) H 18 1/8 in x W 13 in x D 8 1/2 in (46 cm x 33 cm x 21.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionColor photograph of the President of the Republic of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Inscribed in lower right corner "President and Mrs. Kennedy much good wishes for tea time". Photograph is in a silver frame.
Historical NoteThis photograph was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President of the Republic of India, during a State Visit to the United States from the 2nd to the 11th of June 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Not on view
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Sound recording of President Kennedy’s toast to President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: