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Commemorative Birthday Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative Birthday Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative Birthday Plaque

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08312011-7-1
Object Type Plaque, Award
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2011
Medium wood, adhesive, ink, paper, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 in x W 12 in x D 5/8 in (38.1 cm x 30.5 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPlaque commemorating President Barack Obama's 50th birthday. The brown wood plaque has a gold-toned metal sheet attached to it with black background and purple section at the top bearing a photograph of the First Family in front of the Seal of the President and stylized text "Barack Obama and the 1st Family."
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque: Happy 50th Birthday to the 44th President of the United States of America BARACK OBAMA The First African-American Family to Occupy the White House Barack Obama - President Michelle Obama - First Lady Malia Obama - Daughter Sasha Obama - Daughter Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not to thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path Proverbs 3:5-6 August 4, 2011 LGWG
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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