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Tearful Departure
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Tearful Departure
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Tearful Departure

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.17
Object Type Print, Photographic
Date August 23, 2006
Medium paper, emulsion (photographic), plastic, glass
DimensionsOverall (framed dimensions) H 18 1/8 in x W 21 3/8 in x D 1 in (46 cm x 54.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA photograph of a soldier (Captain Sheila Jenkins) hugging a young girl (her daughter), and holding the hand of her husband (Officer Claude Jenkins) whose arm hangs out of a bus window. The photo shows the woman in the foreground with a white bus departing for his flight to Iraq. The print is matted with a cutout below that reads "Fayetteville, North Carolina/Watching over those who watch over us"
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in lower left of photo on obverse: [artist's signature] Inscribed in cut-out on obverse: Fayetteville, North Carolina Watching over those who watch over us. Inscribed in sharpie on the reverse: OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY 1220692 ON THE SHELF #606
Historical NoteThis photo was displayed in the First Lady's Office.
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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