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Photograph of Prime Minister of the Somali Republic Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin
Photograph of Prime Minister of the Somali Republic Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin
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Photograph of Prime Minister of the Somali Republic Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke

Artifact IDMO 76.300
Object Type Photograph
Date November 28, 1962
Date Presented11/28/62
Gifter
Medium Photograph, leather
DimensionsFramed H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and white portrait photograph of Prime Minister Shermarke wearing a suit. The photograph is inscribed to President Kennedy and is in a white leather frame.
Historical NoteThis photograph was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Prime Minister of the Somali Republic, Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke during his state visit to the White House on November 28, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Dr. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke, Prime Minister of the Somali Republic. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1976.
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 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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