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1989.633.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.633.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
United States Bicentennial Plaque with Aruba Coat of Arms
1989.633.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1989.633.1 a-c; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

United States Bicentennial Plaque with Aruba Coat of Arms

Artifact ID1989.633.1 a-c
Object Type Plaque
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium metal, wood, paper, fabric
DimensionsOverall H 14 1/2 in x W 19 in x D 1 1/2 in (36.8 cm x 48.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description(a) A wooden plaque displays a coat of arms, which features four images: a plant, a body of water, two clasped hands, and a ship's wheel. A lion is lying across the top, and two sprigs of laurel leaves are beneath it. A silver plaque with black horizontal text is affixed to the center, and there is a silver image of a bell in the center of the bottom.

(b, c) A blue fabric-covered folder features a horizontal grey piece of paper that displays two thin horizontal orange bands and a red star outlined in white.
Historical NoteThe Government and citizens of Aruba fited this plaque to the United States in honor of the Bicentennial.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to the government and people of the United States of Amnerica during the Ford Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 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 SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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