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Marine One Holiday Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Marine One Holiday Card
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Marine One Holiday Card

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.099469
Object Type Card, Greeting
Artist
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2014
Medium paper, ink, adhesive, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 17 1/2 in x W 17 7/8 in x D 7/8 in (44.5 cm x 45.4 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed Marine One holiday greeting card from the Marines of HMX-1 with a plaque. The card depicts a snow globe containing Marine One, the Washington Monument, a snowman, and Santa Claus. A Santa hat with "Seasons Greetings" across the hat band is positioned on top of the snow globe. The Seal of the President of the United States and the Marine Corps HMX-1 Emblem are featured along the top edge. The card's border looks like a gold frame with multi-color lights around the interior border. The card and plaques are mounted behind red velvet mat boards in a reddish brown frame.

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 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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