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First Official Flight on Air Force One
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
First Official Flight on Air Force One
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

First Official Flight on Air Force One

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.694358
Object Type Painting
Gifter
Artist
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium paint (acrylic), canvas
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 13 1/8 in x W 18 in x D 3/4 in (33.3 cm x 45.7 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPainting on canvas depicting Air Force One flying across a blue, pink, and yellow sky, with the bust of President Barack Obama rising over the cockpit. In the bottom left of the painting there is a depiction of the Presidential Seal with "Air Force One" within the circle.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower right of obverse: J.W. Williams [copyright] 2009 Inscribed on top of support on reverse: John W. Williams [address] [phone number]
InscribedInscribed in lower right of obverse: J.W. Williams [copyright] 2009
Inscribed on top of support on reverse: John W. Williams [address] [phone number]
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 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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