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Presidential GoPro HERO 4 Video Camera
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Presidential GoPro HERO 4 Video Camera
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Presidential GoPro HERO 4 Video Camera

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.5.46
Object Type Camera, Video
Manufacturer (Founded 2002)
Medium metal, glass, rubber, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Camera) H 1 3/4 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (4.4 cm x 6 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA silver and black GoPro model HERO 4 camera/video recorder with larger display screen on the reverse. There is a small rubber button on top with a red circle in it. On the left side of the camera, towards the bottom, is a button with an indentation in the shape of a wrench. The right side of the camera has slots for an HDMI cable, a vsb cable, and a micro SD card. On the bottom of the camera is a slide cover that opens to the camera's battery. The front of the camera has a small digital display in the upper left corner, with a button directly below it. The button has the power symbol on it (circle with a line through the upper half). On the right side of the front is the lens, which protrudes out approximately 1/4".
Historical NoteThis camera was used by President Barack Obama while visiting Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska in September 2015.
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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