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Photograph of Prime Minister Cyrille Adoula of the Republic of the Congo
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Photograph of Prime Minister Cyrille Adoula of the Republic of the Congo
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Photograph of Prime Minister Cyrille Adoula of the Republic of the Congo

Artifact IDMO 63.5954
Object Type Photograph
Date February 5, 1962
Date Presented2/5/62
Maker (Photographer, American 1917-2010)
Place MadeWashington, D.C., United States, North America
Medium photograph
DimensionsFramed H 15 in x W 11 1/2 in (38.1 cm x 29.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Prime Minister Adoula standing with his hand in his pocket wearing a suit and vest. The photograph is inscribed to President Kennedy on upper left corner in French.
Historical NoteThis photograph was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Cyrille Adoula, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1961-1964), during his visit to the White House on February 5, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Prime Minister Cyrille Adoula. 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