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Inauguration January 2009 Button
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Inauguration January 2009 Button
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Inauguration January 2009 Button

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.689045.1-4
Object Type Button, Political
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, ink, plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x Diam 2 1/4 in (1 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionTwo brown political buttons with a photograph depicting President Barack Obama. Printed in yellow around the picture is "Inauguration January 2009." Beneath the image in a yellow rectangle with text printed in brown ink is "President Obama."
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on metal back of button: BADGE-A-MINT [phone number] MADE IN USA
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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