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Portrait of President Barack Obama and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Portrait of President Barack Obama and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Portrait of President Barack Obama and Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.021313
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 7/8 in x W 13 5/8 in x D 7 1/2 in (27.6 cm x 34.6 cm x 19.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionPhotograph depicting President Barack Obama shaking the hand of Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in front the United Nations and United States flags. Below the photograph is a blue United Nations logo, a description of who is in the photograph, a date, and a handwritten note from Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2013 United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
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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