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US Marine Band Photograph Collage
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
US Marine Band Photograph Collage
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

US Marine Band Photograph Collage

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.41
Object Type Photograph
Date 2016
Medium paper, wood, glass, metal, ink
DimensionsOverall H 1 in x W 24 7/8 in x L 19 1/4 in (2.5 cm x 63.2 cm x 48.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed photo collage dedicated to the President and First Lady from the United States Marine Band. There are six photographs of the Obamas and the Marine band at different White House events. In the center is a copy of sheet music for "Hail to the Chief March Lady of the Lake", above that are two challenge coins showing the obverse on the left and reverse on the right. The bottom center has a metal label plate with an inscription.

Photograph descriptions left down to right: POTUS and FLOTUS from behind dressed for a state dinner at the White House. They are walking past the Marine Band.
FLOTUS walking arm in arm with a Marine through a crowd.
The Marine Band standing in presentation on the South Lawn in front of the White House.
A Marine band sax player playing backup at a musical event with Elvis Costello and Brian Ray of the Paul McCartney Band.
Obama and Lin-Manuel Miranda with marine band member in the background.
The marine band playing in the White House, with Yo-Yo Ma on cello, and Obama standing to the side and listening.
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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