Adidas 2008 UEFA European Championship Football
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.698786.1
Object Type
Ball, Soccer
Gifter
Chancellor Angela Merkel
Manufacturer
Adidas AG
(Founded 1949)
Medium
rubber, textile
DimensionsOverall Diam 8 in (20.3 cm )
Manufacturer's Size 5
Physical DescriptionA red and black soccer ball replica of the one used for the 2008 UEFA European Football Championship. The soccer ball is signed by the Deutscher Fussball-Bund (German National football team).Manufacturer's Size 5
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by German Chancellor Angela Merkel on June 26, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library 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.
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