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Mr. President: The Game of Campaign Politics
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Mr. President: The Game of Campaign Politics
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Mr. President: The Game of Campaign Politics

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.043960
Object Type Game, Board
Manufacturer (Founded 1902)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1967
Medium paper (cardboard), ink, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/2 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 12 in (6.4 cm x 21.6 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionBoard game entitled "Mr. President: The Game of Campaign Politics." The game is in a red box with an illustrated cover depicting a presidential candidate at a campaign rally. The game consists of a ballot box, a tally board, a pair of dice, a pencil, a black plastic sleeve, and candidate cards, ballot cards, and campaign headquarters cards. The candidate and ballot cards are blue and red and the campaign headquarters cards are yellow. Instructions are printed on the inside of the lid.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an Organizing for Action event in Washington, DC. on November 4, 2013.
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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