A President's Life
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.696274.a-g
Object Type
Game, Board
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
foam, paper (cardboard, printer), ink, adhesive, plastic
DimensionsOverall - 2D (.a: Board) L 16 1/2 in x W 25 1/2 in (64.8 cm x 41.9 cm )
Overall - 3D (.b: Die) H 5/8 in x W 5/8 in x D 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm x 1.6 cm )
Overall - 2D (c-f: Individual Playing Piece) L 1 1/2 in x W 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall - 2D (.g: Instructions) L 13 5/8 in x W 22 in (55.9 cm x 34.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOverall - 3D (.b: Die) H 5/8 in x W 5/8 in x D 5/8 in (1.6 cm x 1.6 cm x 1.6 cm )
Overall - 2D (c-f: Individual Playing Piece) L 1 1/2 in x W 1 7/8 in (4.8 cm x 3.8 cm )
Overall - 2D (.g: Instructions) L 13 5/8 in x W 22 in (55.9 cm x 34.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionHomemade board game (.a), called, "A President's Life." The squares for game play are red and blue. They are on top of a patchwork background of multiple different colors of paper. Also, included is a die (.b), four playing pieces including George Washington (.c), Abraham Lincoln (d), John F. Kennedy (e), and Barack Obama (f). Also included is a piece of poster board that contains the game instructions and a letter and drawing from the gifter (g).
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 DetailsNational 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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