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B17 Windshield Glass Shard
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
B17 Windshield Glass Shard
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

B17 Windshield Glass Shard

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.686729
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1943
Medium glass
DimensionsOverall H 1/4 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 1 3/8 in (0.6 cm x 6 cm x 3.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionBroken piece of glass from B17 Flying Fortress windshield. There is dirt around the edges and embedded in crevices.
Historical NotePlexiglass was found at the World War II era crash site of the B-17 bomber "The Black Swan" which went down during battle in France in 1943. The donor's father was killed in action in the crash and collected the piece of glass personally in 2007 prior to gifting it to the President.
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
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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