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United States Air Force Academy Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
United States Air Force Academy Letterman Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

United States Air Force Academy Letterman Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.07032012-30-2
Object Type Jacket
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date November 2006
Medium textile, metal, elastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 32 1/4 in x W 36 1/2 in (92.7 cm x 81.9 cm )
Manufacturer's Size Manufacturer's Size 42 L

Physical DescriptionBlue United States Air Force Academy letterman jacket with black elastic at neck, wasit, and wrists and patches on front and sleeves. Proper right of the jacket has a patched embroidered with "Obama" at the breast and the Air Force Academy "AF" logo with a metal pin in each letter. On the proper left of the jacket there is an embroidered patch with the Air Force Academy crest depicting two stylized planes and a star. On the proper left sleeve there is an embroidered American Flag patch. On the proper right arm there is a patch embroidered with the word "Arnold" and the number "12".
Historical NotePresented to President Barack Obama by the United States Air Force Academy Class of 2012 on the occasion of President Obama delivering the commencement address on May 23, 2012.
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
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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