Tuskegee Airmen Cap
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.106201
Object Type
Cap, Baseball
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
leather, textile, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 5 3/4 in x W 7 5/8 in x D 10 1/2 in (14.6 cm x 19.4 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionDark brown leather baseball cap decorated with embroidered patches memorializing the Tuskegee Airmen. On the center front of the hat is a dark patch with "Tuskegee Airmen" in cursive. On the right of the brim the words "Never Forgotten" are embroidered with light brown thread. The same light brown thread is used to embroidered "1941" on the reverse. The rest of the hat has decals depicting the squadron patches for the airmen in various colors and shapes.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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