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Giants of Africa Lapel Pin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Giants of Africa Lapel Pin

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.127269
Object Type Pin, Lapel
Medium metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 7/8 in x D 3/8 in (2.5 cm x 2.2 cm x 1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionMetal lapel pin in the shape of a left hand with the palm up. Slogans related to Giants of Africa are inscribed across the hand.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on reverse: ster [triangle] Inscribed on palm of hand: Giant of Africa Inscribed on fingers: Sportv Leader Community Freedom Future
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 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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