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NASCAR Unites Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
NASCAR Unites Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

NASCAR Unites Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.01062012-20-1
Object Type Jacket
Brand (Founded, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium leather, textile (polyester), metal, elastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 26 in x W 59 in (149.9 cm x 66 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Large)
Physical DescriptionBeige leather jacket with colorful "NASCAR Unites" leather logo stitched on the front. The left sleeve has a purple leather Homestead Miami Speedway logo with a green palm tree shape. Across the upper back is the black and red logo for the Joining Forces Initiative, consisting of five hand shapes that create a star. The jacket has pockets on either side of the hips and snaps closing the jacket at the center.

Historical NoteThis jacket was presented to First Lady Michelle Obama at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Ford 400 race at Homestead-Miami Speedway for a Joining Forces initiative event with military families.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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 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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