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Election Night in Chicago
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Election Night in Chicago
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Election Night in Chicago

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689025
Object Type Print
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 29 3/8 in x W 28 3/4 in (73 cm x 74.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionGiclee print a cartoon scene from election night, November 4, 2008. Hundreds of cartoon people and animals compose a crowd surrounding the stage on election night in Grant Park. President Barack Obama stands at the center, waving to the crowd in front of a podium. The First Family are depicted behind, to the left, and Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are depicted to the right. A city skyline is pictured in the background. The characters hold many campaign signs.

Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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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