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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Men of Impact
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Men of Impact

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.729620
Object Type Print, Art
Date 2010
Medium canvas, ink, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 16 in x W 20 in x D 7/8 in (40.6 cm x 50.8 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCanvas print depicting President Barack Obama surrounded by portraits and scenes of notable people and moments during the Civil Rights Movement. In the upper left corner is a depiction of South African President Nelson Mandela, the South African Flag, a map of Africa, and the Great Sphinx. In the lower left corner is a depiction of Malcolm X, text in Arabic, Malcolm X with two children, and the Obama campaign logo. In the upper right corner are depictions of President John F. Kennedy, President Abraham Lincoln, the American flag, and the Capitol Building. In the lower right corner are depictions of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, a child on a swing, and the Seal of the President of the United States. Above President Barack Obama's head is the United Nations logo.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on lower left of obverse: [artist's signature] 10'
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
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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