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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Prayer for the Government
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Prayer for the Government

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.03082011-67-1
Object Type Print, Art
Medium wood, paint, paper, ink, adhesive, plastic (acrylic)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 18 3/4 in x D 22 3/4 in (2.5 cm x 47.6 cm x 57.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFramed print of a watercolor painting of a "Prayer for the Government." Text of prayer is printed in Hebrew with an English translation below. Text is surrounded by a border of foliage, with the city of Jerusalem depicted behind the foliage at the bottom. Frame is gold-colored with decorations of swirled lines and dots. Plaque attached to bottom commemorates White House visit.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque: With our sincere admiration, respect and gratitude Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations Allen P. Solow Malcolm Hoenlein Chairman Executive Vice Chairman
Historical NoteReceived on the the occasion of President Barack Obama meeting with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations at the White House on March 1, 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.
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