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Replica of Moroccan Constitution
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Replica of Moroccan Constitution
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Replica of Moroccan Constitution

Artifact IDMO 63.1431a
Object Type Constitution
Date before 1963
Date Presented3/26/63
Gifter
Place of GiftWashington D.C., United State
Medium ink on parchment
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 9 3/8 in (33 cm x 23.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionHandwritten and illuminated replica of the Constitution of Morocco bound with a green leather cover with gold tooling. In the center of the cover is a 5 point star.
Historical NoteThis leather-bound copy of the constitution of Morocco was presented to President John F. Kennedy by King Hassan II of Morocco (1961-1999), during a dinner at the White House on March 26, 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Hassan II, King of Morocco. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
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 NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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