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The President of the United States of America - John F. Kennedy addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas- June 28th 1963
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The President of the United States of America - John F. Kennedy addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas- June 28th 1963
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The President of the United States of America - John F. Kennedy addresses a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas- June 28th 1963

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.03252011-4-1
Object Type Print, Photographic
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, wood, metal, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 21 3/8 in x W 29 5/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (54.3 cm x 75.2 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white photograph of President John F. Kennedy addressing Irish Oireachtas formatted in white matte board in a black frame. Each person pictured has a number by them that corresponds to a list of the people in attendance around the outside of the photograph. Below the image is a list of the people who were present, but are not pictured.
Historical NoteGifted during St. Patrick's day festivities on March 17, 2011 when Taoiseach Enda Kenny had a meeting with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of 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 your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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