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Portrait of Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee Jr.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee Jr.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee Jr.

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06152012-29-1
Object Type Print, Art
Gifter
Artist (American, 1883 - 1974)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, wood, metal, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 26 1/4 in x W 22 1/8 in x D 1 in (66.7 cm x 56.2 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionReproduction of a charcoal on paper portrait depicting John Gillespie Magee Jr. wearing a Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot uniform. Included in the reproduction is a handwritten segment of the sonnet High Flight and a note to Reverend John Agee. The print is held in a black wooden frame.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the May 2012 G8 Summit at Camp David, Maryland.
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 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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