Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
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 DescriptionAmerican Flag Flown over Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom aboard Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules 167108 Midas 13 on 20 January 2009. The flag has metal grommets on the end with the stars and blue field.Historical NoteAmerican Flag flown over Iraq by Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules 167108, Midas 13, on January 20, 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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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