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

Kuwait Stamp

Artifact ID1970.35.250
Object Type Postage Stamp
Medium Paper
DimensionsOverall H 3 in x W 6 in (7.6 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical Description45 fils Kuwaiti stamp featuring the portrait of a man (identifiable as Sabah al-Salim Al-Sabah) on a green background. Text below reads: "World Health Organisation 1948 - 1968".
Historical NoteKuwait stamp commemorating the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organization.
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 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 Sabah al-Salim Al-Sabah (Kuwait, 1913 - 1977)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Kuwait
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