Subject:

Reagan, Ronald  Search this

Jayawardene, J. R  Search this

National Zoological Park (U.S.)  Search this

United States President  Search this

Date:

August 30, 1984

Category:

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes:

Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution for the year 1984. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1985, p. 418.

Summary:

"Jayathu," the Asian elephant presented to President Reagan as a gift from J.R. Jayawardene of Sri Lanka, who arrived at the National Zoo on June 12, 1984, dies, apparently suffering an allergic reaction to her infant formula.

Contact information:

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Topic:

Animals  Search this

Deaths  Search this

Elephants  Search this

Gifts  Search this

Data Source:

Smithsonian Archives - History Div

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sic_1682