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America Picket Sign
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
America Picket Sign
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

America Picket Sign

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.702872.1
Object Type Sign
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, plastic, adhesive, ink, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 48 1/2 in x W 24 in x D 1 1/4 in (123.2 cm x 61 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionWhite picket sign attached to wooden stake with American flags at the top and bottom left side, a firecracker in the lower right corner, and a firecracker exploding at the top center. The sign reads in navy blue and red text:
America
The Greatest Country on the planet has its *Bo Bo caught in a wringer. This Country was founded under GOD and under GOD we can invent, make, accomplish and solve any problem. After all, we are AMERICANS. SWITCH ON! "LET'S ROLL"
Tune in to GOD
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA
*Bo Bo-beautiful thing or finances
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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