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1953 Ambassador India Signed Document Letter British Occupation Middle East USA

1953 Ambassador India Signed Document Letter British Occupation Middle East USA

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Signed by: G.L. Mehta, Ambassador of India

Industry: Politics

Condition: Rare and important original antique historical royal manuscript document / order / decree / appointment / commission / proclamation / letter / photo / photograph, in fine original condition. Document images represent actual item description. This document is genuine and authentic.

Modification Description: Hand-signed by Ambassador of India to USA

Modified Item: Yes

Country/Region of Manufacture: India

Original/Reproduction: Original

Autograph Authentication: Authentic

Signed: Yes

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For your consideration is an authentic hand-signed letter on laid paper from the Ambassador of India to US Senator Guy M. Gillette, c.1953. Document is signed by G.L. Mehta, Ambassador of India. Letter is on official Embassy of India letterhead and is signed and dated January 12, 1953.
Gaganvihari Lallubhai Mehta (1900–1974) was the ambassador of India to the United States from 1952 to 1958. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1959. He was refused service in a Houston airport restaurant because he was not white, leading John Foster Dulles to conclude that US segregation was hurting foreign relations. He was son of Sir Lallubhai Shamaldas.