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Commemorative American Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative American Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative American Flag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.706094
Object Type Flag
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 7/26/2009
Medium textile, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 1/4 in x W 15 in x D 1 7/8 in (21 cm x 38.1 cm x 4.8 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAmerican Flag flown over the Camp Taji, Iraq Garrison Command by the 155 HBCT Garrison Command Element While Deployed in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-11 on July 26, 2009. The flag is folded in the traditional way into a triangle, with the blue with white stars portion visible on the exterior.
Inscriptions and MarkingsCertificate of authenticity signed by officials removed for object file.
Historical NotePresented with certificate that says: "This American Flag was flown over the Camp Taji, Iraq Garrison Command by the 155 HBCT Garrison Command Element while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-11; On 26 July 2009 in honor of Mr. President Barack H. Obama; [signed] Sylvester Bolton Command Sergeant Major Garrison CSM; [signed] John Rhodes Col, IN Garrison Commander"
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
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