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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
USS Illinois Plaque for Michelle Obama
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

USS Illinois Plaque for Michelle Obama

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125382
Object Type Plaque
Gifter
Medium wood, paint, resin, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 10 5/8 in x W 8 5/8 in x D 7/8 in (27 cm x 21.9 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA wooden plaque featuring the carved seal of the USS Illinois (SSN 786) at the top. Below the seal is a horizontally oval, painted orange on the left and blue on the right, with a rectangular piece of textured metal mounted in its center. At the bottom is a black plaque label with gold text.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: MICHELLE OBAMA / SHIP SPONSOR / USS ILLINOIS (SSN 786) / HONORARY PLANK OWNER
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the commissioning ceremony of the USS Illinois on October 29, 2016. First Lady Michelle Obama served as the official sponsor of the submarine.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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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