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It's Great to Be in America
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
It's Great to Be in America
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

It's Great to Be in America

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.716468
Object Type Print
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, foam
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in x D 1/4 in (36.8 cm x 29.2 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint of an illustration in black ink depicting a stylized cityscape to symbolize the United States with skyscrapers in the background the Statue of Liberty in the top Center, the Capitol Dome, factory buildings, cars on highways, and natural landscapes. At the top of the image two airplanes write the word "Liberty" in the sky. The print is held inside a black mat.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on bottom edge of obverse: IT'S GREAT TO BE IN AMERICA SKETCHED BY CHARLES M. GARDNER
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 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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