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Key to the City of San Salvador
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Key to the City of San Salvador
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Key to the City of San Salvador

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04292011-59-1
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5/8 in x W 9 1/4 in x D 3 in (1.6 cm x 23.5 cm x 7.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionCeremonial key to the city of San Salvador, El Salvador. The key is gold-colored metal with the outline of the department of San Salvador printed in black in the center of the bow. "SAN SALVADOR" printed on the stem. Two posts on the reverse where it was once mounted inside a presentation box [not part of object]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to San Salvador, El Salvador on March 22, 2011.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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
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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