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President Barack Obama 11 Millions
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Barack Obama 11 Millions
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

President Barack Obama 11 Millions

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.092637
Object Type Embroidery
Gifter
Artist (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (cotton)
DimensionsOverall W 13 1/2 in x L 17 in (34.3 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA small embroidered white canvas cloth with "PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA 11 MILLIONS" stitched in red thread. Stitched along the border is a decorative design made of white thread.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEmbroidered on obverse: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA 11 MILLIONS
Historical NoteThe gifter is a 10-year old girl who traveled to Vatican City as part of a 16-person delegation from California representing children of immigrant parents. Donor asked for help from Pope Francis for her father, who was at risk of being deported. Donor asked Pope to speak to POTUS concerning the issue. His Holiness said he would talk to POTUS about immigration at their upcoming meeting.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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