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Personalized Taekwondo Uniform
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Personalized Taekwondo Uniform
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Personalized Taekwondo Uniform

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.720067.9.a-b
Object Type Uniform, Sports
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile, elastic, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (a. Jacket) L 37 1/2 in x W 70 1/8 in (178.1 cm x 95.3 cm )
 Overall - 2D (b. Pants) L 45 in x W 36 1/2 in (92.7 cm x 114.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionTaekwondo uniform set composed of a white jacket with a black collar and white pants. The jacket is embroidered with "Barack Obama" in black on the lower front hem, Pro-Specs brand logo embroidered in black on the top left inscribed, and black patch on the right arm, bottom of collar, and back with "Taekwondo" an American Flag and Korean flag. The pants have "Barack Obama" embroidered on the top left hip and Prospecs logo on the mid-right leg.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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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