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Peace Pole from the Hiroshima World Peace Prayer Society
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Peace Pole from the Hiroshima World Peace Prayer Society
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Peace Pole from the Hiroshima World Peace Prayer Society

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.121911
Object Type Marker, Site
Manufacturer (Founded 1955)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 5/27/2016
Medium plastic (vinyl, other), metal, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 83 1/4 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (211.5 cm x 10.8 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA tall white plastic peace pole with "May Peace Prevail on Earth" printed in black vinyl in eight languages around the pole's four sides. A rectangular silver plaque commemorates President Obama's visit to Hiroshima, Japan in 2016. The languages used are English, Japanese, Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian.
Historical NoteReceived to commemorate President Barack Obama's official visit to Hiroshima, Japan on May 27, 2016.
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
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