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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Walking Staff Commemorating President Obama's Second Term
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Walking Staff Commemorating President Obama's Second Term

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06132013-56-1
Object Type Staff, Walking
Medium wood, stain, varnish, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 65 1/2 in x Diam 1 1/2 in (166.4 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCarved wooden walking staff that commemorates the start of President Obama's second term, the 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s March on Washington. The Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial are depicted in the center of the staff.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse: 44th President of the United States Barack Obama Washington DC [depiction of the Washington Monument] 2009-2013 2013-2017 150 Pres Abe Lincoln 50 Rev Martin L King Engraved in the middle of the reverse: Michael J Schreiber 10 Feb 2013 Gods Peace
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)
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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