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Photograph of the 2011 White House Seder Dinner
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Photograph of the 2011 White House Seder Dinner
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Photograph of the 2011 White House Seder Dinner

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.1.17.5
Object Type Photograph
Date 2011
Medium paper (photographic, cardboard), ink, glass, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D W 12 in x D 3/4 in x L 10 in (30.5 cm x 1.9 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhotograph depicting the 2011 White House Seder capturing a moment where participants have their glasses raised. The photograph shows a full table with people in formal wear and kippot sitting on both sides. Centered on either side of the table are President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
Historical NoteThis framed photograph is part of the "Seder in a Box" set, a package that contains the ritual objects necessary for a Passover Seder. During the 2008 Presidential Campaign, three Obama aides held a Passover Seder in their hotel room during the campaign trail. President Barack Obama attended the event and the Passover Seder celebration continued annually in the White House throughout the Obama Administration. The "Seder in a Box" set was a farewell gift to the First Family from three 2008 campaign aides who continued to work in the Obama Administration.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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