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The Golden Thirteen Print
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Golden Thirteen Print
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Golden Thirteen Print

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.740182.2
Object Type Print
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 14 7/8 in x W 10 7/8 in (27.6 cm x 37.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPrint of a magazine clipping depicting the first African-American Navy Ensigns that were commissioned in 1944 who were known as The Golden Thirteen.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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