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USA Olympic Flag Signed by Olympic and Paralympic Athletes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
USA Olympic Flag Signed by Olympic and Paralympic Athletes
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

USA Olympic Flag Signed by Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.5
Object Type Flag
Date 2014
Medium textile (polyester), ink, plastic
DimensionsOverall W 59 3/8 in x D 37 1/4 in (150.8 cm x 94.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA white flag with the image of an American (13 stars in the canton) flag at center, with the five Olympic rings below it.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed throughout obverse: [signatures from athletes of the American Olympic and Paralympic teams who participated in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia]
Historical NoteThis flag was signed by members of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
A video of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama receiving this flag was posted on The Obama White House YouTube account: "Team USA Visits the White House"