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Commander-in-Chief's Game Ball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commander-in-Chief's Game Ball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commander-in-Chief's Game Ball

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.104995
Object Type Football
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2015
Medium plastic, leather, ink, rubber
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x W 11 in x D 5 1/4 in (15.2 cm x 27.9 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAir Force Academy Football "Commander-in-Chief's" Game Ball presented to President Obama. The ball is comprised of four sections of synthetic material and leather. The three upper sections are made of a synthetic material, with an image of the football team on one side, and the scores and dates of the games on the opposing side. The lower section of the ball is made of a brown leather section. At the top of the ball is a white leather lace.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted on top section of the ball, in blue: AF Printed to the left in blue and black: AIR FORCE 30 NAVY 21 OCTOBER 4, 2014 Printed to the right in blue and black: AIR FORCE 23 ARMY 6 NOVEMBER 1, 2014 Printed on lower synthetic section: COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S GAME BALL PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY 19 COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF'S CHAMPIONSHIPS
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a ceremony at the White House on May 7, 2015 to present the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the United States Air Force Academy Football team.
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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