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City Key to Guadalajara
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
City Key to Guadalajara
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

City Key to Guadalajara

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.705690
Object Type Key, Commemorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall H 1/2 in x W 2 1/2 in x D 7 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 6.4 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver key with two curved teeth and a large key head that has a decorative trim. One side of the key head depicts the Municipal Government Palace in Guadalajara, Mexico. The key shaft on the same side is engraved with "Sr. Barack H. Obama". The other side of the key head depicts the coat of arms of Guadalajara. The shaft of that side is engraved with "Presidente de los Estados Unidos de Norte America".
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's trip to Guadalajara Mexico for the annual North American Leaders' Summit in August, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama 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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