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Advocate of the Year 2009 Award
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Advocate of the Year 2009 Award
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Advocate of the Year 2009 Award

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691601
Object Type Award
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium glass
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 8 in x W 12 in x D 4 1/8 in (20.3 cm x 30.5 cm x 10.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionGlass award from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys to honor President Obama as "Advocate of the Year 2009" for older adults and people with disabilities. The award is etched with a depiction of the Chicago Skyline and sits on a glass stand.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText on obverse of award: THE WINDY CITY Chicago President Barack Obama Advocate of the Year 2009 For Older Adults and People with Disabilities National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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