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United States Soccer Federation Soccer Ball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
United States Soccer Federation Soccer Ball
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

United States Soccer Federation Soccer Ball

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.201
Object Type Ball, Soccer
Manufacturer (Founded 1964)
Medium textile (synthetic), rubber, pigment
DimensionsOverall Diam 8 in (20.3 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size: FIFA size 4
Physical DescriptionA white soccer ball made of pentagonal and hexagonal pieces of material sewn together. There is a blue stripe that wraps around the entire piece, with an oval opening on opposing sides. Inside the ovals are two blue stars. Printed on the ball is the large shield of USA Soccer, consisting of a three sided shield bordered in blue and gold, and with a soccer ball streaking through the center. At the bottom are six vertical blue stripes and at top is a section of red with three stars in it. The soccer ball is going diagonally across the letters US. Above the logo is the Nike Swoosh logo. There is a smaller USA Soccer log on the opposite side, with a larger Nike logo below it. Manufacturer information printed on the bottom.
Historical NoteThis item was used for a Let's Move! soccer clinic on the South Lawn of the White House with members of the Women's USA Soccer team on October 7, 2011.
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
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