Photograph of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia
Artifact IDMO 76.316
Object Type
Photograph
Date
1963
Date Presented10/1/63
Medium
Photograph, silver
DimensionsFramed H 16 3/4 in x W 11 1/2 in (42.5 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white full length portrait photograph of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia in full military dress holding a sword and standing in front of his throne. Inscribed to President Kennedy. Photograph is in a silver frame with gold crest.
Historical NoteThis photograph was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia (1930-1974), during his State Visit to the United States on October 1, 1963.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1976.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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
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