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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Photo of King Hussein I
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Photo of King Hussein I

Artifact ID1964.13.2 (A-B)
Object Type Photograph
Gifter
Date 1964
Date GiftedApril 14, 1964
Medium Paper, Metal, Glass
DimensionsOverall H 14 5/16 in x W 12 1/16 in (36.4 cm x 30.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPhotographic portrait of King Hussein I of Jordan. Black and white. Photo is enclosed in a silver frame (B) with a half-circle top and brass crown attached. Hallmarks on bottom. Green plush back.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten: "To my great friend President Lyndon B. Johnson of the United States of America with my highest esteem and sincerest wishes" [signature]
Historical NoteThis framed, personalized photo was given to President Lyndon B. Johnson by His Majesty Hussein I, King of the Hashemite, Kingdom of Jordan on April 14, 1964, during a state visit to Washington, D.C. King Hussein I of Jordan visited the White House to discuss the Jordan River water supply.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the President, First Lady or member of the First Family during President Johnson's 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 20, 1969 for deposit with the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Credit LineHis Majesty Hussein I, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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.
Person Referenced Hussein, King of Jordan (Jordan, 1935 - 1999)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • April 14, 1964
Not on view
Place Gifted
Jordan
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