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Silver Crane for Peace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Crane for Peace
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Crane for Peace

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.721345.5
Object Type Figurine
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (silver), wood, plastic, paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/4 in x W 2 7/8 in x D 2 7/8 in (5.7 cm x 7.3 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical Description"Silver Crane for Peace" small silver paper origami crane on a wood base in a acrylic cube
Historical NoteReceived in January 2010 from Mayor of Hiroshima Tadatoshi Akiba during a visit to the White House.
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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