Photograph of President Kennedy and the Presidents of Central America
Artifact IDMO 63.2913
Object Type
Photograph
Date
1963
Place MadeSan Juan, Costa Rica, South America
DimensionsOverall H 11 7/8 in x W 13 1/4 in (30.2 cm x 33.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionColor photo of John F. Kennedy and Central American Presidents standing on the balcony of U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica.
Historical NoteThis photograph was taken in March 1963 when President John F. Kennedy made a state visit to Costa Rica to attend the Conference of Presidents of the Central American Republic. President Kennedy was one of the first United States Presidents to visit Costa Rica. During the trip he promoted his Alliance for Progress program. This photograph was displayed on wall in the White House.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or was 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedSubjects
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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