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Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Samsung Galaxy Tablet

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06042012-22-6.a-e
Manufacturer (Founded 1969)
Medium metal, glass, lacquer, shell (mother of pearl), plastic, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a) H 3/8 in x W 10 1/8 in x D 6 7/8 in (1 cm x 25.7 cm x 17.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b) H 1/8 in x W 20 1/4 in x D 5 1/4 in (0.3 cm x 51.4 cm x 13.3 cm )
Overall - 3D (.c) H 1 5/8 in x W 1 1/8 in x D 1 3/4 in (4.1 cm x 2.9 cm x 4.4 cm )
Overall - 3D (.d) H 1 1/4 in x W 2 1/8 in x D 1 3/8 in (3.2 cm x 5.4 cm x 3.5 cm )
Overall - 3D (.e) H 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 3 1/4 in (1.3 cm x 11.4 cm x 8.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionTablet with a glass screen, gray plastic bezels, and a brown lacquer design on the reverse with a flower-like design at the bottom middle made of mother of pearl with "President Obama" below it (.a). The tablet set also contained a charging cable (.b), power block (.c), outlet adapter (.d), and wired headphones with four additional ear buds (.e).
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit held in Seoul, South Korea.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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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