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Australian Flag Flown over Parliament House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Australian Flag Flown over Parliament House
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Australian Flag Flown over Parliament House

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06152012-20-1.1
Object Type Flag
Manufacturer (Founded 1963)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 41 in x W 88 1/2 in (224.8 cm x 104.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionAustralian flag with the Union Jack in the upper left, one star below it, and five stars on the right side of the flag.
Historical NoteThis flag was flown over the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia when President Barack Obama addressed a joint sitting of Parliament on November 17, 2011. The gift was received at the NATO summit in Chicago, Illinois in 2012.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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