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Bible
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Bible

Artifact IDMO 63.6079
Object Type Bible
Date mid 20th Century
Gifter
Place MadeEthiopia, Africa
Medium Paper, leather
DimensionsOverall L 12 1/4 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 2 1/4 in (22.2 cm x 5.7 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionBible written in Amharic with an English translation of the preface written by Emperor Haile Selassie I. The pages are bound with a green leather cover embossed in gold with a cross beneath which is Amharic text.
Historical NoteThis bible was presented to President John F. Kennedy by the Ambassador of Ethiopia, Berhanou Dinke for Emperor Haile Selassie.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia. 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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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