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YouTube Interview Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
YouTube Interview Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

YouTube Interview Plaque

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.02112011-11-1.a-b
Object Type Plaque
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date January 27th, 2011
Medium glass, metal, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Base) H 9 3/8 in x W 9 1/8 in x D 5 in (23.8 cm x 23.2 cm x 12.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Glass Ornament) H 8 1/8 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 2 1/8 in (20.6 cm x 22.2 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo piece commemorative plaque marking President Barack Obama's YouTube interview on January 27th, 2011, composed of crystal square that has an etched play button symbol of sideways triangle pointing to the right in the center (.b). The crystal piece has a silver-toned metal frame which notches into the u-shaped stand at the top of the base (.a).
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: [YouTube Logo] 2011 A Youtube Interview with President Obama January 27th, 2011 The White House
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a live interview on YouTube on January 27, 2011.
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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
President Barack Obama’s live interview was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "Your Interview with the President 2011"