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Piece of Granite from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Piece of Granite from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Piece of Granite from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.063851
Object Type Relic, Historic
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium stone (granite)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 2 in x D 1 3/8 in (2.5 cm x 5.1 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and tan speckled chunk of granite with some iridescent flakes.
Historical NoteThis piece of granite is from the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial which had a public dedication ceremony on October 16, 2011 during which President Barack Obama gave a keynote address. The gifter, Harry E. Johnson, is the President and CEO of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. which raised funds for the establishment of the memorial and managed the funding.
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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