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Give Peace a Chance
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Give Peace a Chance
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Give Peace a Chance

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.712189.7
Object Type Poster
Designer (Japanese, 1933 - 2021)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 40 1/2 in x W 28 5/8 in (72.7 cm x 102.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPoster featuring a yellow background with repeating smiley face and peace sign designs in a grid pattern. At the center of the poster are four nested circles alternating in color between black and white. The circles have an eye design, a dot, and a hollow circle design that makes each circle appear to be a person with their mouth open. Printed in black within a white rectangle with a black border are the words "HIROSHIMA APPEALS......." and "Give Peace a Chance." The leftmost smiley on the bottom grid line has "2005" instead of eyes.
Inscriptions and MarkingsPrinted within the right-most smiley face along bottom grid line: Design: Masayoshi Nakajo Printed at bottom of poster: Sponsors: Hiroshima International Cultural Foundation, Inc. Japan Graphic Designers Association, Inc. (JAGDA) Printing: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there 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 SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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