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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cross Ballpoint Pen
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cross Ballpoint Pen

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.171.a-b
Object Type Pen
Date 2012
Medium metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-b: Pen with Cap) Diam 1/2 in x L 5 1/2 in (1.3 cm x 14 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA black and silver ballpoint pen (.a) with cap (.b). The body of the pen has the Seal of the President of the United States and Barack Obama's signature in silver. The cap is silver colored and has an attached clip.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on body of pen: [Barack Obama autopen signature] Engraved on cap: CROSS Engraved on clip: CROSS
Historical NoteThe pen was one of several used to sign the Executive Order for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans on July 26, 2012.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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