Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Be The Change
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.10042012-42-1
Object Type
Poster
Artist
Shepard Fairey
(American, 1970)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2009
Medium
paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 36 in x W 24 in (61 cm x 91.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPoster commemorating the 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. At the center, Obama is depicted looking up and to the right of the viewer. Behind him are the Capitol Building and the White House. Below is a logo for the Inauguration featuring the Capitol Building Dome with stars above and an eagle with outstretched wings below. There is a red, white, and blue striped V border below the top portion of the image with blue-toned depictions of a crowd on either side. Printed at the top is BE THE CHANGE and at the bottom is JANUARY 20TH 2009.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)
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