United States Flag

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United States Flag

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts

Artifact IDDO.717171

Object Type Flag

Manufacturer Annin Flagmakers (Founded 1847)

Intended Recipient President Barack Obama (American, 1961)

Medium textile (nylon), metal

DimensionsOverall - 2D L 60 in x W 36 in (91.4 cm x 152.4 cm )

Physical Description

Physical DescriptionAn American flag with thirteen red and white stripes. In the upper left corner of the flag is a blue rectangle with fifty white starts. The flag has two metal grommets on the left short end.

Historical NoteThis flag flew over Iraq by Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules 167108, Midas 13, on January 20, 2009 during President Obama's first inauguration.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 StatusRestricted - Possibly

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