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Cape Town Freedom of the City
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Cape Town Freedom of the City
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Cape Town Freedom of the City

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07222013-35-1.1-2
Object Type Award
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 in x W 11 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (38.1 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo framed certificates of "People Honoured with Freedom of the City" referring to the city of Cape Town, South Africa. Pictures of the five individuals who have received this honor are depicted at the bottom. From left to right they are Richard van der Ross, Desmond Mpilo Tutu, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, Barack Hussein Obama, and Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama. Along the bottom edge are colorful drawings of plants, buildings, and geometric patterns.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to South Africa in June 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama administration. They were received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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