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1918 Georgian Declaration of Independence for the Democratic Republic of Georgia Reproduction
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
1918 Georgian Declaration of Independence for the Democratic Republic of Georgia Reproduction
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

1918 Georgian Declaration of Independence for the Democratic Republic of Georgia Reproduction

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.02142012-25-3
Object Type Reproduction
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, metal, glass, paper, ink, adhesive, textile (velvet)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 3/4 in x W 18 3/4 in x D 23 1/4 in (4.4 cm x 47.6 cm x 59.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo reproductions of the 1918 Georgian Declaration of Independence for the Democratic Republic of Georgia held in a dark wooden display hinged display case that has a glass window etched with a depiction of the Georgian Coat of Arms. The edges of the lid has intricate traditional carvings and in the bottom center there is an inset copper toned plaque. Inside the case there is one paper with the Declaration in Georgian and the other with the Declaration in English. Both have the same illustration depicting St. George on horseback slaying a dragon.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili on January 30, 2012.
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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