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Oval Office Platter for President Vladimir Putin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Oval Office Platter for President Vladimir Putin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Oval Office Platter for President Vladimir Putin

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.2.129
Object Type Plate, Commemorative
Artist/ Maker
Date 2012
Medium glass, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 in x W 16 3/8 in x L 18 1/2 in (5.1 cm x 41.6 cm x 47 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGlass and gold curved oval-shaped platter modeled after the design of President Obama's Oval Office rug. The matte gold surface of the platter has the Great Seal of the United States in the upper portion above text. There is a raised reflective gold border with an inscription around the edge that features several historic quotes separated by stars.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse of plaque: [Presidential seal] Presented to His Excellency Vladimir Putin President of the Russian Federation by Barack Obama President of the United States on the occasion of his visit to The White House May 18, 2012. Inscribed along edge of obverse: NO PROBLEM OF HUMAN DESTINY IS BEYOND HUMAN BEINGS THE WELFARE OF EACH OF US IS DEPENDANT FUNDAMENTALLY UPON THE WELFARE OF ALL OF US THE ONLY THING WE HAVE TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF THE ARC OR MORAL UNIVERSE IS LONG, BUT IT BENDS TOWARDS JUSTICE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE Engraved on lower right edge of platter: Schlanser '15
Historical NoteThis Oval Office Platter is an example of the diplomatic gifts that the US Department of State would give to foreign leaders during the Obama Administration. This platter was intended as a diplomatic gift to Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation for his planned attendance to the G8 Summit at Camp David in May 2012. In early May 2012, Russian President Putin having recently been re-elected, informed President Obama that he would not attend the G8 Summit later that month but that Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev would attend in his place. This customized gift was never presented.
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
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