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Print of a Young Man Wearing an American Flag Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Print of a Young Man Wearing an American Flag Shirt
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Print of a Young Man Wearing an American Flag Shirt

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.742102.2
Object Type Print, Art
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium canvas, ink, wood, metal, paint, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/8 in x W 21 1/2 in x D 21 1/2 in (3.5 cm x 54.6 cm x 54.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed art print depicting a young man with an American flag T-shirt and overlaid text: "We Can Not Always Build The Future For Our Youth But We Can Build Our Youth For The Future." Background has stylized swirls and red and green pattern. Frame is black.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse: [artist's signature]
Historical NoteGifted to First Lady Michelle Obama by students of the Huntington High School Fashion Program on March 9, 2010 at a ceremony in Washington DC in which Michelle Obama presented her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Additional information about the donation ceremony of First Lady Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "It’s The Dress"