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Muhammad Ali Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Muhammad Ali Clock
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Muhammad Ali Clock

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.762288.1
Object Type Clock, Mantel
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, wood, adhesive, plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 5/8 in x W 10 1/4 in x D 5 3/8 in (37.1 cm x 26 cm x 13.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCopper-colored Muhammad Ali-shaped clock on wooden base with bronze plaque attached. Muhammad Ali is depicted in a fighting stance with raised fists. HIs body morphs into the clock with laurels on either side that have boxing gloves attached to the base.The removable clock is battery-operated and its face bears the numbers in black script on a white background.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved below clock on obverse: THE GREATEST MUHAMMAD ALI Text of plaque on obverse: IN THE FELL CLUTCH OF CIRCUMSTANCE I HAVE NOT WINCED NOR CRIED ALOUD. UNDER THE BLUDGEONICS OF CHANCE MY HEAD IS BLOODY BUT UNBOWED INVICTUS BY W.E. HENLEY Presented To President Barack Obama "A TRUE CHAMPION FOR ALL" From Friend [Muhammad Ali engraved signature]
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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