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Olive Branch Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Olive Branch Plaque
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Olive Branch Plaque

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125783
Object Type Plaque, Commemorative
Gifter
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium plastic (lucite), adhesive, metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/4 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 4 3/4 in (3.2 cm x 14 cm x 12.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTransparent rectangular lucite plaque a gold-colored sterling silver olive branch adornment on the left and rectangular metal plaque attached to the lower right side.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: To the Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States of America offered by Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO Olive branch, universal symbol of Peace November 15, 2016 925
InscribedText of plaque on obverse: To the
Honorable
Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
offered by Marianna V. Vardinoyannis
Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO
Olive branch, universal symbol of Peace
November 15, 2016
925
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama visiting Greece in November 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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