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Obama "Yes We Can" Chitenge
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Obama "Yes We Can" Chitenge
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Obama "Yes We Can" Chitenge

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.717825.1
Object Type Sarong
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2009
Medium textile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall (Flat Maximum) W 42 1/8 in x L 76 in (107 cm x 193 cm )
Physical DescriptionA red, white, and blue chitenge with a repeating graphic depicting a portrait of President Obama standing in front of the United States Capitol building surrounded by the text "'Yes we can'; Barack Obama." Across the middle, the Obama portraits alternate with a repeating graphic depicting a bald eagle in front of a striped square. Textile background is blue with white stars and a top and bottom border of a repeating American flag.
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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