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Walter Cronkite Commemorative Glass Token
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.712268
Object Type
Token, Commemorative
Manufacturer
Tiffany and Company
(Founded 1837)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3 3/4 in x W 4 in x D 1 in (9.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionRound crystal commemorative piece marking the Walter Cronkite Memorial and frosted with the name and date of the service. Frosted in the center of the circle is the CBS eye logo.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama attending the memorial service for Walter Cronkite on September 9, 2009.
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
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