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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Lacqured Tray
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Lacqured Tray

Artifact ID1985.00011.05
Object Type Tray
Gifter
Date 20th Century
Medium Wood, Lacquer
Dimensions8 × 11 in. (20.3 × 27.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionA black lacquerware tray with raised edges. Offset to the left side of the tray is a large gold vertical band.
Historical NoteOn January 2, 1985, President Reagan met with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone for an official working visit in the library of the President's suite at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. President Reagan had visited Nakasone in Japan the past November. In LA they discussed a number of key regional and international issues, with a special focus on relations with the Soviet Union and the arms reduction talks in Geneva. After the meeting Naksone said, "President Reagan and I have just completed a very fruitful discussion. I believe that there are three distinctive elements in the current Japan-U.S. relationship. They are trust, responsibility, and friendship." Naksone had presented President Reagan with several gifts in the spirit of that friendship.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Country/CultureJapan
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