Commemorative American Flag
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.706094
Object Type
Flag
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(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 DescriptionPhysical 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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In Collection(s)
Not on view
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