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History in the Making-January 20, 2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
History in the Making-January 20, 2009
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

History in the Making-January 20, 2009

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.714573
Object Type Print
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date 2009
Medium paper (cardstock, mat board), ink, wood, glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 18 1/8 in x W 15 1/4 in x D 3/4 in (46 cm x 38.7 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed color print of President Obama being sworn in on Inauguration Day and the First Lady next to him. The US Capitol Building is in the background, along with a US flag.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted above print: History in the Making - January 20, 2009 Printed below print: Barack Obama 44th President of the United States of America Printed in lower left of print: [artist's signature] [copyright symbol] 2009
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (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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