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February One
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
February One
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

February One

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.125364
Object Type Statue
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, stone (marble), felt, adhesive, plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7 in x W 5 3/4 in x D 2 1/2 in (17.8 cm x 14.6 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionReplica of February One statue that stands in North Carolina A&T State University. The statue depicts four men standing in a line, wearing trenchcoats. The men depicted are 'The Greensboro Four' who staged a sit-in at a diner to protest segregation: David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair Jr., Joseph McNeil. The silver figures stand on a black marble base. Text is printed in silver on the front of the base, and there is a silver metal plaque attached to the reverse of the base. There are inscriptions on the reverse of the metal statue.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText on base of statue: Chancellor Harold L. Martin, Sr. welcomes President Barack H. Obama on the occasion of his visit to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University [TM symbol] for ESPN's The Undefeated Presents "A Conversation with the President: Sports, Race, and Achievement" October 11, 2016 Text of plaque on statue: James Barnhill Limited Edition 0183 out of 5,000 Engraved on edge of statue: Barnhill [copyright symbol] 2003 Text of plaque on reverse of base of statue: FEBRUARY ONE
Historical NoteGifted by North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Harold L Martin, Sr. on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to campus for ESPN's The Undefeated presents: "A Conversation with the President: Sports, Race, and Achievement."
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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