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Presidential Airlift Group Globe
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Presidential Airlift Group Globe
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Presidential Airlift Group Globe

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.128047
Object Type Globe
Gifter
Maker
Maker (founded 1930)
Medium wood, metal, paint, enamel, lacquer, adhesive, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 46 1/2 in x W 30 1/4 in x Diam 25 3/4 in (118.1 cm x 76.8 cm x 65.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA world globe with red dots on each city that President Barack Obama visited while flying on Air Force One during the Obama Administration. It is supported on a wooden hexagonal base with three legs. The globe is surrounded by a wooden ring with President of the United States and Air Force One challenge coins embedded in it. It is also held in place by a metal ring around the poles of the globe. The base is engraved with the names of the Presidential Airlift Group crew members from January 2009 to January 2017, as well as depictions of Air Force One.
Historical NoteReceived after President Barack Obama met with members of the Presidential Airlift Group at the Air Force One Hangar on January 10, 2017.
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 Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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