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Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Fo…
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.
Photograph of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. at Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial
Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.

Photograph of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. at Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.096382
Object Type Print, Photographic
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper (photographic, pressboard), ink, metal (sterling silver, unknown), plastic (acrylic), varnish, textile
DimensionsOverall (standing in frame) H 10 1/4 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 8 3/4 in (26 cm x 31.1 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed photo of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. offering a floral tribute at Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial at Rajghat during his visit to India in February-March 1959.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted text below photograph: Reverend Martin Luther King offering a floral tribute at Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial at / Rajghat during his visit to India in February-March 1959; Engraved on reverse: Sterling Silver
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official working visit to the White House by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Indian in September 2014.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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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Related Links
More information about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s trip to India was published by Stanford University’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute: "India Trip"