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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative Certificate with a Photograph of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative Certificate with a Photograph of The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685323
Object Type Certificate, Commemorative
Date 01/18/2009
Medium paper, ink, textile, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 12 5/8 in (0.3 cm x 21.6 cm x 32.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCertificate commemorating the day President-Elect Obama laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Housed in a portfolio beside a color photograph of a soldier at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The certificate is printed on manila paper with the Great Seal of the United States printed on top and signed by Richard J. Row Jr., Major General, U.S. Army at the bottom. The upper right corner is held by a red, white, and blue ribbon. The photograph is held in place by white ribbons at each corner. The portfolio is dark navy blue faux-leather with metallic gold borders on the front cover.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse: [Richard J. Rowe, Jr signature]
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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