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

Commemorative Plaque

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01272012-13-3
Object Type Plaque
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, plastic, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall H 1/2 in x W 7 in x D 9 in (1.3 cm x 17.8 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA plaque in a wooden box. The front of the plaque depicts the Sudan and US flag crossed and is inscribed below with: "Government of Southern Sudan to H.E. President Elect Barack Obama Congratulations for your historic election as the 44th president of The United States of America Wishing you, the people of the United State of American all the best in the furtherence of peace, justice and equality for all. January 2009".

The back has a small inset with a small circular bracket attachement.
Historical NoteReceived from the President of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit on the occasion of a meeting with President Barack Obama at the UN General Assembly in New York City on September 21, 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 LibraryAdditional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (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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