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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Nigeria JFK Stamp
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Nigeria JFK Stamp

Artifact ID1970.35.43
Object Type Cover, First Day
Date 1964
Date DescribedAugust 27, 1964
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/4 in x W 8 1/8 in (15.9 cm x 20.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionNigerian First Day Cover Stamp Souvenir Sheet . The cachet on the sheet is a portrait of JFK, an image of Jacqueline Kenndy and her children at JFK's funeral, and the Nigerian flag. Cachet text: "President John F. Kennedy 1917-1963 Worked for Humanity", "First Day of Issue 27th August, 1964", "In Memoriam John Fitzgeral Kennedy 1917 - 1963 Who Dedicated His Life to the Promotion of Peace", "Nigeria". Four 5' JFK stamps at center. Postmarked at: Lagos - Aug 27, 1964.
Historical NoteThe world was shocked by the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and many nations produced memorial stamps to commemorate his life. This stamp set was sent to President Johnson by the Minister of Communications of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be 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 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 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 Caroline Kennedy (United States, born 1957)
Person Referenced Jacqueline Kennedy (United States, 1929 - 1994)
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy, Jr. (United States, 1960 - 1999)
Person Referenced John F. Kennedy (United States, 1917 - 1963)
In Collection(s)
Historical Dates
  • August 27, 1964
Not on view
Place of Credit
Nigeria
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