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Oglala Lakota Nation Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Oglala Lakota Nation Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Oglala Lakota Nation Flag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.107844
Object Type Flag
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile, pigment
DimensionsOverall (Flag without Fringe) W 57 in x D 36 in (144.8 cm x 91.4 cm )
 Overall (Flag with Fringe) W 58 1/4 in x D 38 1/2 in (148 cm x 97.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionFlag of the Oglala Lakota (Oglala Sioux) Tribe created for Michelle Obama for the "Let's Move in Indian Country" initiative. The flag is red with a blue fringe border on the top, bottom, and flying end of the flag, with a solid blue border on the hoist end. In the center of the flag is a white applique of the Oglala Lakota Nation symbol (a sun shape, with each "ray" consisting of a tipi design). The obverse and reverse sides of the flag are identical. Likely screen-printed.
Historical NoteStudents from the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe visited the White House on June 3, 2015 to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the "Let's Move" initiative and as representatives of the "Let's Move! in Indian country" sub-initiative.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Michelle 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
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