Affordable Care Act Signing Pen
Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.19.a-b
Object Type
Pen
Manufacturer
A.T. Cross Company, LLC
(Founded 1846)
Date
2010
Medium
metal (rhodium), lacquer, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Pen with Cap) W 5/8 in x L 5 7/8 in (1.6 cm x 14.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionBlack and silver CROSS brand signing pen. The pen (.a) has a black barrel and grip section, as well as a rhodium plated tip and finial. Printed in silver across the barrel is a Presidential Seal and President Barack Obama's signature. The cap (.b) is black and contains a rhodium plated clip, finial, and accent band.Historical NotePresident Barack Obama used this pen to sign H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is part of materials acquired by the White House support staff during the Obama administration, and maintained by the Executive Office of the President (White House Office of Records Management) 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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