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2012 Presidential Debate Poster
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2012 Presidential Debate Poster
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2012 Presidential Debate Poster

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.11132012-34-1.1
Object Type Poster
Artist (American)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2012
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 17 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 44.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPoster advertising the final Presidential debate in 2012 held at Lynn University on October 22, 2012. The illustrated poster depicts the candidates standing on the debate stage, with their backs to the viewer. President Barack Obama stands on the left with his hand pointed as if speaking, and Senator Mitt Romney stands to the left. The background of the auditorium is red and the banner, candidates, stage, and audience are depicted in shades of blue. There is a navy blue rectangle at the bottom of the image.

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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