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Red 2009 World Series Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Red 2009 World Series Jacket
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Red 2009 World Series Jacket

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.109329; DO.109330
Object Type Jacket
Manufacturer (Founded 1976)
Date 2009
Medium textile (polyester, spandex, nylon), metal, plastic, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 25 1/8 in x W 60 1/2 in (153.7 cm x 63.8 cm )
 Manufacturer's Size Small
Physical DescriptionTwo red and navy blue women's long sleeve zip-up jacket with the 2009 World Series logo in the center. Logo is in white, navy blue, and gold, with a light blue trim. Navy blue parts on jacket are side panels and cutouts on sleeves. Embroidered in white on the reverse is "Obama." At the nape of the neck there is a rubber MLB logo.
Historical NoteFLOTUS and Dr. Biden traveled to Yankee Stadium to honor America's veterans at Game 1 of the 2009 World Series. They took the field with baseball legend Yogi Berra to watch Lt. Anthony Odierno (U.S. Army) throw out the game's first pitch. The gift was cleaned from the residence closet. [This is NOT the jacket FLOTUS wore during the event, though it is identical. This is most likely an extra that was kept on hand.]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to the First Family 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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