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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Congratulatory Plaque for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Congratulatory Plaque for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.690485
Object Type Plaque
Medium wood, metal, textile (velvet), enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 9 1/2 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 3/4 in (24.1 cm x 15.9 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionWooden plaque with a German fire department badge mounted on blue fabric above a plate with an inscription. The badge is gold with an eagle along the top and a red circle in the middle with hose nozzles depicted in gold.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of plaque on obverse: President of the United States Barack Obama to your inauguration Frank-Michael Gormanns Fire Chief 25469 Halstenbek/Germany 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
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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