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Commemorative FIFA Medal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative FIFA Medal
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative FIFA Medal

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.703623.5
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x Diam 2 5/8 in (0.3 cm x 6.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGold-toned metal commemorative FIFA medal. On the front of the medal there is the FIFA logo, two overlapping depictions of the Earth, one containing the Western Hemisphere and other containing the Eastern Hemisphere. Both of the planets have a honeycomb overlay to look like soccer balls. On the reverse of the coin there is a printed dedication to President Barack Obama. Along the curved edges of the reverse the full title of FIFA, Federation Internationale de Football Association, is embossed.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on reverse: To Barack H. Obama President of the USA [Sepp Blatter signature] FIFA President Washington 27 July 2009
InscribedPrinted on reverse: To
Barack H. Obama
President of the USA
[Sepp Blatter signature]
FIFA President
Washington
27 July 2009
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an Oval Office meeting between President Barack Obama and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) President Joseph S. Blatter on July 27, 2009. They met to discuss the United States' bid to host the FIFA Men's World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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