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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Porter County Congratulatory Proclamation
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Porter County Congratulatory Proclamation

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.761956
Object Type Proclamation
Date January 17, 2009
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 39 1/8 in x W 26 5/8 in (67.6 cm x 99.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA slightly transparent congratulatory proclamation with red and black calligraphy proclaiming Barack Obama as the first Democratic presidential candidate to receive the nomination from Porter County, Indiana. The document has been signed by numerous members of Porter County for Barack Obama and the Porter County Democratic Party in blue ink.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed throughout obverse: [various signatures]
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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