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Photograph of Prime Minister of Canada, Lester Pearson
Photograph of Prime Minister of Canada, Lester Pearson

Photograph of Prime Minister of Canada, Lester Pearson

Artifact IDMO 76.323
Object Type Photograph
Date May 10, 1963
Date Presented3/10/63
Gifter
Medium Photograph, silver
DimensionsFramed H 12 1/2 in x W 10 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Prime Minister of Canada Lester Pearson. Inscribed to President Kennedy as a token of appreciation for Prime Minister's visit to the United States.
Historical NoteThis photograph was given to President John F. Kennedy by Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister of Canada (1963-1968), during his state visit to the White House on May 10, 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Lester B. Pearson, Prime Minister of Canada. 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; 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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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Related Links
Archive audio of President Kennedy’s welcome remarks to Prime Minister Pearson: "Museum Collection – Photograph"