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Barack Obama 2008 Kanga
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Barack Obama 2008 Kanga
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Barack Obama 2008 Kanga

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.693941.1
Object Type Kanga
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 42 in x W 66 in x D (106.7 cm x 167.6 cm x 0 cm )
 Overall - 2D L 63 5/8 in x W 43 5/8 in (110.8 cm x 161.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionKanga cloth wrap with blue background and red border. Printed in the center is a stylized image depicting President Obama in triplicate with the center image being blue and the outer two in red. Framing the image of the President are four American flags. Framing the blue background on all sides are white stars. At the corners of the center blue rectangle and the red trim are the 2008 Obama campaign logo. In white throughout the red trim is 2008. Printed at the bottom center is "YES WE CAN - Obama"
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
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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