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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
The Great Seal of The United States Plaque
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

The Great Seal of The United States Plaque

Artifact ID1981.10169.01
Object Type Plaque, Decorative
Maker (Miami, FL)
Gifter
Date 1981
Medium Wood, Metal, Fabric, Paper, Ink
Dimensions13 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (34.3 × 44.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA hand-carved wooden plaque of The Great Seal of The United States is attached to a piece of pressed board and then attached to an additional wooden board. The back of the board has American flag-themed paper trim around a burlap fabric with an inscription that reads. “To the President of the United States of America Ronald Reagan. I hope under your presidency this contry [sic] will be again be democracy and freedom leader. God Bless America! Sincerely, Sergio A. Vasallo Miami 1981” in black ink.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald 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 - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be 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 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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