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USS Illinois SSN-786 Windbreaker
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
USS Illinois SSN-786 Windbreaker
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

USS Illinois SSN-786 Windbreaker

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.092606
Object Type Windbreaker
Brand (Founded 1994)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (polyester, nylon), elastic, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 2D (Flat Maximum) L 39 in x W 59 3/8 in (150.8 cm x 99.1 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size (Large)
Physical DescriptionNavy windbreaker with gray side panels personalized for First Lady Michelle Obama for the commissioning of a U.S. Navy submarine in her honor. Embroidered in yellow on the upper left chest is: "PCU Illinois SSN-786; Michelle Obama; Sponsor"

Historical NotePresented to First Lady Michelle Obama at the time of the keel laying ceremony for the USS Illinois SSN-786.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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
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