Collection of the National Archives, Obama Presidential Library. Image courtesy of The Obama Foundation.
White House Wounded Warrior Wheelchair Basketball Game Plaque
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.716759.4
Object Type
Plaque, Commemorative
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
10/8/2009
Medium
wood, metal, lacquer, adhesive, felt
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 13 3/4 in x W 13 1/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (34.9 cm x 33.7 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionShield-shaped plaque in the shape of the Marines Wounded Warrior Regiment commemorating the White House Wounded Warrior Wheelchair Basketball Game in 2009. The center of the plaque bears a three-dimensional brass Marines Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem on a brown military camouflage background with a purple and tan stripe down the center. There are silver-colored metal banners across the top inscribed "Wounded Warrior Regiment," and "Etiam In Pugna."
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on bottom of obverse: Presented to the President
WHITE HOUSE WOUNDED WARRIOR
WHEEL CHAIR BASKETBALL GAME
October 8th, 2009
Historical NoteReceived by the President from the Wounded Warrior Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps, for the wheelchair basketball game hosted at the White House on October 8, 2009.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)
Use Restriction Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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