Distributed by
BET Networks, American, founded 2001
Subject of
President Obama, Barack, American, born 1961
Date
2009
Medium
plastic and metal
Dimensions
H x W: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (8.9 x 6.4 cm)
Description
A rectangular pinback button from the festivities on the National Mall for the inauguration of Barack Obama. The button features a quote superimposed over an image of Obama. Additional text at the bottom of the button gives details about the celebration.
Place depicted
National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera
Type
buttons (information artifacts)
Topic
Local and regional
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donated by Chris Usher
Object number
2009.20
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52bf57629-1608-4e05-905e-d16453b50b32

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