Skip to main content
Handprint American Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Handprint American Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Handprint American Flag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.099133
Object Type Flag
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile (cotton), paint
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 66 1/4 in x W 92 3/4 in (235.6 cm x 168.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge homemade American flag with "Solen-Cannon Public School District" written in marker. Colors of the flag are painted in part with children's handprints. Flag signed by students.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visiting the Standing Rock Indian Reservation on June 13, 2014. President Barack Obama became the fourth American President to visit a Native American reservation with his visit.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links