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Commemorative Marine Corps Walking Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative Marine Corps Walking Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative Marine Corps Walking Stick

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.701365.1
Object Type Stick, Walking
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, adhesive, leather, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 38 1/2 in x W 2 in x D 3 7/8 in (97.8 cm x 5.1 cm x 9.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCommemorative wooden walking cane with gold handle embellished with the Marine Corp Eagle, Globe, and Anchor symbol. A brown leather cord is tied around a hook on the handle and there is a gold plate attached to the shaft. Black rubber tip on the base.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque: PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BY GENERAL JAMES T. CONWAY 34TH COMMANDANT OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS "SEMPER FIDELIS"
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the President and First Lady attending the Friday Evening Parade at the Marine Barracks in Washington, DC on July 24, 2009.
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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