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Free America
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Free America
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Free America

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691343.2
Object Type Poem
Gifter
Artist/ Maker
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Date March 2009
Medium plastic, paper, ink, metal, paint, adhesive, rubber
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 14 in x D 18 in (1.9 cm x 35.6 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionFramed poem, "Free America" by Luella Thomas. Poem is typed and printed in a rectangle in a translucent rectangle over a collage of photographs of the Statue of Liberty, a bald eagle, and a waving American flag. Below the poem on the matboard is a gold-colored metal plaque"Dedicated to President Barack and First Lady, Michelle Obama" on metal plaque. Metal wire screwed into back of frame and rubber dots on each back corner.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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