Courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Museum, National Archives & Records Administration.
Freedom of The 52 American Hostages
Artifact ID1981.32580.01
Object Type
Drawing
Maker
Terri Vedder
(Kingston, NY)
Gifter
Terri Vedder
Date
1981
Medium
Paper, Ink, Wood, Metal (brass)
Dimensions12 × 14 in. (30.5 × 35.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA framed drawing of a tree full of yellow ribbons in front of an American Flag. Below the drawing is text stating "Freedom of the 52 American Hostages" in red and blue ink. On the bottom of the frame is a small metal plaque stating, "FORMER HOSTAGES, CAPTURED NOV. 4, 1979, RELEASED JAN. 20, 1981." The names of the hostages are on the back of the frame.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Terri Vedder
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Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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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