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Presidential Wooden Walking Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Presidential Wooden Walking Stick
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Presidential Wooden Walking Stick

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.04272012-8-1
Object Type Staff, Walking
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium wood, rubber, varnish
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 88 1/2 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 2 in (224.8 cm x 21.6 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWooden staff featuring etchings on all sides. The Roman numerals for the numbers 1-44 are carved down one side of the staff to represent the first 44 Presidents of the United States. "I," "XIV," and "XLIV" are circled, representing President George Washington, President Abraham Lincoln, and President Barack Obama respectively. "Psalm 46:1," "Psalm 46:2," "Psalm 46:11," and "Joshua 1:7," along with their respective verses, are carved down the side of the staff as well as the words "God Bless America" and "Barack Hussein Obama J.R." and "12-17-2011 by Ronnie Stevens." The top of the staff has a depiction of the Presidential Seal carved into one side, and a depiction of a cross carved into the other side. All of the carvings are filled in with black. There is a rubber foot attached to the bottom of the staff.
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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