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Photograph of the President of Tanganyika Julius K. Nyerere
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin
Photograph of the President of Tanganyika Julius K. Nyerere
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin
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Photograph of the President of Tanganyika Julius K. Nyerere

Artifact IDMO 63.1036
Object Type Photograph
Date ca. 1963
Date Presented7/15/1963
Gifter
Place of GiftWashington, D.C., United States
Medium photograph, silver
DimensionsFramed H 13 in x W 10 1/2 in (33 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white photograph of Julius K. Nyerere, President of Tanganyika. He is wearing traditional African dress with a medal around his neck. He stands in front of a ornately carved wood door flanked by two floral arrangements. The photograph is in a silver frame
Historical NoteThis photograph was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Julius K. Nyerere, Prime Minister of Tanganyika (1961), President of Tanzania (1964-1985), during his state visit to the White House July 15, 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office during the Kennedy Administration and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 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 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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