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Framed photograph of General Colin L. Powell and President George W. Bush

ca. 2001-2007

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A framed and inscribed photograph of General Colin L. Powell and President George W. Bush. This photograph (a) captures 65th Secretary of State, General Powell, laughing with President Bush, who is pointing to the camera. The two men are dressed in dark suits and wear white shirts and neckties. General Powell is seated with his proper right hand raised in a moving blur. His proper left arm is around President Bush’s waist as the President stands leaning into Powell with his proper left arm raised and index finger pointing upward. A very large plant in a glazed blue and gold pot sits to the right of the men, who are situated in front of a large window. White doors with large, curved handles can be seen in the reflection of the glass behind the men whose faces are illuminated by the natural light to their proper right.

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Catalog reference: A2022.101.1.14ab

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