Pope Paul VI Pictured Visiting New York in 1965, Press Release on His 1968 Visit to Colombia

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Artifact Overview

Pope Paul VI visited New York City for 14 whirlwind hours on October 4, 1965. The pontiff gave a blessing at St. Patrick's Cathedral, met with President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressed the United Nations, celebrated mass at Yankee Stadium, and stopped by the World's Fair. Ford Motor Company and coachbuilder Lehmann-Peterson modified a 1964 Lincoln Continental limousine for the pope's use.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1965 and 1968

Creator Notes

Press release issued by Ford Motor Company Lincoln-Mercury Division Public Relations Department. The photographer is unidentified.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.O.19781

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10.25 in