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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Portrait of Gamel Abdel Nasser
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Portrait of Gamel Abdel Nasser

Artifact ID1966.31.1 (A-B)
Object Type Photograph
Date 1966
Medium Paper, silver, glass
DimensionsOverall (Framed) H 10 1/8 in x W 7 7/8 in (25.7 cm x 20 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPhotographic portrait of President Gamal Abdel Nasser of the United Arab Republic. Black and white. Enclosed in (B) silver frame, engraved with pattern of leaves and flowers with six circles of cross-hatch marks. Relief eagle crest at top. Green plush back with brass hanging rings.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: [Arabic]. [Translation: “To President Lyndon Johnson with greetings and best wishes, Gamal Abdel Nasser”].
Historical NoteGamel Abdel Nasser was the President of Egypt from 1956-1970. He was anti-imperialist and nationalized the Suez Canal and was associated with pan-Arab unity.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item was a gift from a foreign official to President Lyndon B. Johnson during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives on January 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Excellency Gamel Abdel Nasser, President of the United Arab Republic
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Gifted
Egypt
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