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Breast Cancer Awareness Charm
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Breast Cancer Awareness Charm
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Breast Cancer Awareness Charm

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.130064.2-5.a-b
Object Type Pendant, Charm
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal, paint (enamel)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 1 1/2 in x D 1 5/8 in (0.6 cm x 3.8 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionFour sets of breast cancer awareness charms. Each set has two charms; one is a heart shape that says, "Never Give Up" with an enamel pink ribbon. The other is circular and says, "Together We Can Make A Difference" and has the pink breast cancer awareness ribbon in the center.
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)
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