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Copy of the American Declaration of Independence 1776 Laid Before the House of Lords in Jan. 20, 1778.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Copy of the American Declaration of Independence 1776 Laid Before the House of Lords in Jan. 20, 1778.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Copy of the American Declaration of Independence 1776 Laid Before the House of Lords in Jan. 20, 1778.

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07112011-4-1
Object Type Facsimile
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper (printer, cardboard), ink, textile, plastic (acrylic)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 13 1/8 in (1 cm x 21 cm x 33.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionFacsimile of the American Declaration of Independence six pages long and enclosed in a red vinyl folder that can be kept shut with the attached ribbon. The pages are bound with thread.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText on obverse of the exterior of the folder: COPY OF THE AMERICAN DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF JULY 4 1776 LAID BEFORE THE HOUSE OF LORDS ON 20 JANUARY 1778 FACSIMILE PARLIAMENTARY ARCHIVES, LONDON
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to the United Kingdom in May 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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    The primary copy was digitized by the UK Parliament Archives: "Copy of the American Declaration of Independence”