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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Print Commemorating President Obama's Speech in Berlin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Print Commemorating President Obama's Speech in Berlin

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685764
Object Type Print, Art
Date December 2008
Medium canvas, ink, metal, wood
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 59 1/8 in x W 23 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (150.2 cm x 60.3 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionDigital art print on canvas mounted on a stretcher that features images of President Obama, aircrafts, and Germany. The background consists of colorful rectangular panels. At the bottom center is a photograph of President John F. Kennedy seated with Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt and Federal Chancellor Konrad Adenauer in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. Above, on the left is an image of President Barack Obama waving at a crowd during his speech in Berlin on July 24, 2008. To the right is text "yes, we can...". Above this is a photograph of a line of planes at the Tempelhof airport.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on right edge, below center: To Barack + Michelle Good Luck! [artist's signature] Dec. 2008
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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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