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Pair of Nike Mariahs
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Pair of Nike Mariahs

Artifact ID1982.02593.01a-b
Object Type Shoe
Gifter
Maker (American athletic company, founded 1964)
Date 1980
Medium Fabric (nylon), Rubber, Paper, Ink
Dimensions5 1/2 × 4 × 12 in. (14 × 10.2 × 30.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA pair of cream colored Nike "Mariah" running shoes with blue trim. (.01a-b)Historical NoteThe shoes were given to President Reagan during a photo op with the winners of the New York CIty Marathon in the Rose Garden on October 27, 1982. Alberto Salazar, who had just won his third consectutive NYC Marathon, told President Reagan, "I'd like to present this model of Nike-Mariah shoes. They're the same brand which I wore in winning the New York Marathon. I'd like to present these to President Reagan, and I hope that these will help him in his race for reelection. And I'm sure that he will be reelected President." President Reagan responded, "Alberto, thank you very much. I promise not to use them in a marathon."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 - Fully
Use Restriction NoteCopyright 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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