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ANZUS Historic Stamp Collection
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
ANZUS Historic Stamp Collection
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

ANZUS Historic Stamp Collection

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01242012-63-2
Object Type Stamp
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, plastic (acrylic), foam, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 22 1/8 in x W 13 3/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (56.2 cm x 34 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA framed historic collection of Australian ANZUS (Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty) stamps. The stamps commemorate Admiral Arthur Radford, US Commander in Chief for the Pacific, arriving in Honolulu for the first meeting of the ANZUS military representatives. The stamps depict a black and white image of three men greeting each other. Two of the men are in military uniforms and one is in a suit. Included is information pertaining to the stamps.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Australia in November 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
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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