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Ambassador for Humanity Award
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Ambassador for Humanity Award
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Ambassador for Humanity Award

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.092956
Object Type Award
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, glass (crystal), adhesive, textile (velvet)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 7/8 in x W 3 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (27.6 cm x 8.9 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSilver and crystal rectangular award from the USC Shoah Foundation split into three cubed sections. The top and bottom cube are silver-toned metal frosted with information about the award while the center crystal cube is etched and frosted with a design depicting branches and leaves. The inscriptions are only on the front but the foliage design is on all four sides.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on top cube: President Barack Obama 2014 | Ambassador for Humanity Engraved on bottom cube: USC Shoah Foundation The Institute for Visual History and Education
Historical NoteReceived by President Barack Obama at a University of Southern California Shoah Foundation dinner on May 7, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA.
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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