1988.958.1 a-v; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Battleship Yamato Model

Artifact ID1988.958.1 a-v

Date before 1975

Medium cardboard, ink, plastic

DimensionsOverall H 8 1/2 in x W 42 in x D 4 1/4 in (21.6 cm x 106.7 cm x 10.8 cm )

Physical Description(a-v) A grey plastic unassembled model of a Japanese battleship is enclosed in a paper box that was designed to resemble the texture of wood. The lid features an image of a painting of the battleship in a body of water. Two rows of horizontal gold Japanese characters are printed on the top of the lid to the proper right of the image.
Historical NotePresident Ford received this ship model during his historic trip to Japan in November 1974. It is a model of the World War II battleship Yamato, known at the timeas the heaviest and most powerful battleship ever built. The Yamato was the flagship of the Japanese Imperial Navy's Combined Fleet. U.S. carrier-borne aircraft attacked the ship on April 7, 1945 and the Yamato sank.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford 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 in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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