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Crocodile Attack Insurance
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Crocodile Attack Insurance
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Crocodile Attack Insurance

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.01242012-58-2
Object Type Policy, Insurance
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2011
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, wood, glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 22 in x W 16 1/4 in x D 1 in (55.9 cm x 41.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed Crocodile Attack Insurance Policy guaranteed by the Northern Territory Government's Territory Insurance Office. At the top of the frame is a certificate depicting a photograph of a crocodile in water and with insurance information such as the policy holder and the policy number. The lower half of the frame has the full insurance policy including terms and conditions and offices to contact.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's first official 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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