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US Capitol 2009 Inauguration Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
US Capitol 2009 Inauguration Flag
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

US Capitol 2009 Inauguration Flag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130013
Object Type Flag
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium textile, wood, stain, plastic, metal, adhesive, glass, felt, paint
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 14 7/8 in x W 28 in x D 5 5/8 in (37.8 cm x 71.1 cm x 14.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionAmerican flag that was flown over the US Capitol Building on the day of President Obama's Inauguration in 2009. The flag is folded into a triangle with the stars of the flag facing out and housed in a triangular display case. The case is brown wood with painted gold rope-like trim around the top two sides. Gold-colored plaque with descriptive text is attached to the front center of the case.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: This flag was flown over the United States Capitol by The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, in commemoration of the Inauguration of President Barack H. Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America. January 20, 2009
Historical NoteThis flag flew over the U.S. Capitol Building on the day of President Barack Obama's first inauguration on January 20, 2009.
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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