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1988.925; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.925; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
At your side, there were Germans, too
1988.925; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
1988.925; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

At your side, there were Germans, too

Artifact ID1988.925 a-c
Object Type Poem
Gifter
Maker (Cleveland, OH)
Date 1974
Medium paper, ink, wood, metal, glass
DimensionsOverall (a)(framed scroll) H 19 1/8 in x W 15 1/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (48.6 cm x 38.4 cm x 2.9 cm )
 Overall (b)(box) H 2 in x W 16 1/4 in x D 20 1/2 in (5.1 cm x 41.3 cm x 52.1 cm )
 Overall (c)(plate) H 2 in x W 7 7/8 in x D 1 1/8 in (5.1 cm x 20 cm x 2.9 cm )
Physical Description(a) White document features an image of a scroll displaying rows of black text, accented by several motifs: a silhouette of a bust in front of an American flag in the proper right upper corner and a cardinal perched on white flowers in the proper left lower corner. Document is enclosed in golden frame.

(b) Small rectangular piece of paper displays a stamp and black textAdditional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public gifted the item to President Ford during his term in office. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in September 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesBicentennial Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74627594)
Use Restriction Status Restricted – Fully
Use Restriction Note© 1974 by the German-American National Congress, Cleveland, OH U.S.A Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The Gerald R. Ford 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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