Very desirable 5´ x 8´ cotton American flag that was flown over the United States Capitol during the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20, 2009. Includes a printed presentation certificate from Architect of the Capitol Stephen T. Ayers, in part: "This is to certify that the accompanying flag was flown over the United States Capitol on January 20, 2009. At the request of the Honorable Peter A. DeFAzio, Member of Congress, this flag was flown on the occasion of the Inauguration of President Barack Obama." In very fine condition. Accompanied by the original box. Barack Obama made history when he was inaugurated on January 20, 2009, becoming the first African-American president in the history of the United States.
