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ROK-US Foreign Defense Ministers' Meeting Desk Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
ROK-US Foreign Defense Ministers' Meeting Desk Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

ROK-US Foreign Defense Ministers' Meeting Desk Set

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2017.7.16.a-c
Object Type Set, Desk
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Business Card Case) H 1/4 in x W 3 5/8 in x D 2 3/8 in (0.6 cm x 9.2 cm x 6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Letter Opener) H 1/4 in x W 7 in x D 1 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 17.8 cm x 4.8 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.c: Key Chain) H 1 1/2 in x W 1 3/8 in x D 2 3/4 in (3.8 cm x 3.5 cm x 7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionThree part desk set with a business card case (.a), letter opener (.b), and a keychain (.c). All pieces have a Silver-toned body. The card case has an engraved floral design while the letter opener and keychain have a gold-toned medallion featuring a flower design embedded in the center.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed inside card case and on reverse of letter opener: ROK-US Foreign Defense Ministers' Meeting July 21, 2010 | Seoul Reverse of key chain: Kawa
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Michael Mullen, Navy Admiral, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Obama Administration. It was received through the U.S. General Services Administration and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 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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